Andy Murray joins eco shoe brand built on corn and castor bean materials

Andy Murray has moved further into his post-playing career, confirming a partnership and investment in British running brand hylo as he continues to shift his focus away from the tour following his retirement in 2024.

The former world No. 1 played his final matches at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, closing a career that included three Grand Slam titles — US Open 2012 and Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016 — along with two Olympic gold medals and 41 weeks at No. 1. He remained active at the top level into his later years despite multiple injury setbacks.

At the start of the 2025 season, Murray took on a short-term role within Novak Djokovic’s team, working with him during the opening weeks of the year. The collaboration lasted only a brief period and was not extended beyond the early part of the season, serving as an initial step into coaching before he fully stepped back from on-court involvement.

Since retiring, Murray has shifted his attention toward business and investment projects. He had already been involved with Castore during his playing career and has since expanded into ventures such as Game4Padel, which has grown steadily in the UK market.

His latest move sees him join hylo, a brand focused on performance running shoes built with sustainability in mind. The company uses plant-based materials such as corn and castor beans, positioning itself within a segment that is becoming increasingly relevant in the sportswear market.

Murray is one of several athletes involved in the brand’s latest funding round, as it looks to scale in a market dominated by established global companies. The project fits with his broader approach since retiring, centred on long-term investments rather than short-term visibility.

Away from business, Murray has also dedicated time to golf, lowering his handicap to around 0.7 and working toward the possibility of entering qualifying events for The Open Championship. His post-retirement phase has been defined by that balance between structured projects and personal challenges outside tennis.