Tennis legend Jamie Murray ‘very proud’ after collecting honorary doctorate from Stirling University
Jamie Murray was left bursting with pride after receiving the honorary degree at the same venue he started his tennis journey.
Scottish tennis legend Jamie Murray returned to his roots as he spoke of his pride at receiving an Honorary Doctorate on Friday.
The seven time Grand Slam champion picked up the award from Stirling University for his contribution to Scottish and UK tennis, at Stirling’s winter graduation ceremony.
Jamie has also picked the Davis Cup and is a former world number one.
Growing up just a stones throw from the university, in nearby Dunblane, Jamie and younger brother Andy took their first steps in the sport at the university under the watchful eye of mum Judy who coached the brothers.
Judy and Andy are both Honorary Graduates of the university – Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and home to the Scottish National Tennis Centre.
Collecting his degree along with more than 400 other graduates at Friday afternoon’s ceremony, Jamie literally returned to his roots – the Scottish National Tennis Centre – where he and Andy both honed their skills as youngsters.
Jamie, who has claimed 32 ATP Tour doubles titles during his trophy-laden career, was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to tennis and charity. In 2023, he was named tournament director of the 2024 cinch Championships at the Queen’s Club.
