Ferrari, police and separation: Andy Murray shares interesting detail of chaotic time in 2008

Andy Murray has had an incredible career on the court. He became the first British player in the Open era to lift three Grand Slam titles in the singles category before eventually retiring from the sport in 2025.

During his playing days and even after, Murray was not only famous for his hard-working attitude and game play on the court, but he was also loved for his immaculate sense of humour. He often demonstrated the art of making people laugh during press conferences and in various interactions with the media. Murray has been seen praising his wife, Kim, on multiple occasions for her unwavering support throughout his career.

The couple often come across as one of the most powerful ones in tennis. However, they had their share of difficulties in the past as well, which led to them being separated for a while. According to Hello Magazine, the couple was briefly separated in 2008. Interestingly, during the split, Murray ended up purchasing a Ferrari.

“I called it Barry the Ferrari. I thought it was cool, but it didn’t last very long," said Murray as quoted in the report. Murray also shared that the police pulled him over during his first ride of the car because his insurance was not cleared at the time of the ride. He ended up selling the car soon after. "I got rid of it over a couple of months, because it wasn’t really me," he said.

Murray and Kim got back together soon after and eventually married in 2015. They currently have four children together, including three daughters and one son. Recently, in an interview with The New York Times, Murray was full of praise and admitted to the sacrifices she made during her career, which she appreciates greatly. "She doesn't like being in the newspapers, and people commenting on what she's wearing and how she looks, and those sorts of things,” he said. “That’s one of the things that I guess she’s also sacrificed, a little bit, for our relationship, and I appreciate that a lot."