‘Other Murray brother’ Duncan on Dunblane and dealing with sibling rivalry

Don’t you feel bad for the forgotten Murray brother, sometimes?

No, not Jamie – Duncan.

Despite claiming to be the older sibling of both Andy and Jamie, and eldest son of Judy, the so-called “other Murray brother” seemed to appear from nowhere in 2019.

The story goes that, not blessed with the same tennis abilities as the rest of his family, poor, uncoordinated Duncan was pushed into the background during childhood.

But, in recent years, he has appeared on TV and performed live stage shows with Judy Murray, always keen to gain her approval, attention and affection.

Is Duncan Murray really the black sheep of Dunblane’s favourite sporting family, or just the fictional alter ego of a very funny Scottish comedian called Chris Forbes? (Hint: it’s the second one.)

Still, either way, The Courier has given Andy and Jamie Murray their fair share of coverage – so, isn’t it about time we got around to speaking to Duncan?

Hi, Duncan. Thanks for agreeing to chat to The Courier.

“Yeah, I mean, it’s probably about time. Andy and Jamie – I don’t know why people keep talking to them because it’s the same thing: it’s tennis and the batting of the balls.

“I think people have finally realised I’ve probably got a lot more to say, and are finding out just how much I’ve contributed to the whole dynasty, if you could call it that. Duncan’s Dynasty, in many ways.

“So, yeah, I’m not surprised now that people have realised – yep, they play tennis and that’s all right, but there’s maybe more to the family.”

You still live locally in Dunblane, don’t you?

“Yeah. Technically, I live with my flatmate. Well, I know Mum doesn’t like it when I call her that.

“I still live at home, but we have separate parts of the house. And she’s not there a great deal, because she’s busy and has things to do.

“But I make sure I hoover and sometimes make things – waffles – and just try to keep her happy whenever she returns home.”