Andy Murray returns to tennis and makes four-word admission after naming 'dream' new job

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Andy Murray has returned to the tennis court - despite admitting that his "dream" job is in another sport. The three-time Major winner ended his career at last year's Olympic games and, barring a few months coaching Novak Djokovic, has spent more time on the golf course than the tennis court since retiring.

But the former world No. 1 has now shared a new video of himself rallying from the baseline, tagging his racket sponsor at the end of his career, Yonex. Although it had been a while since Murray had a hit, the 38-year-old seemed right at home in the new clip.

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Murray also seemed to feel comfortable getting back on the court. "Like riding a bicycle," he wrote alongside the video on his Instagram stories, using a bike emoji.

It's a far cry from where he was a few months ago. Murray made a special appearance at the Queen's Club in June when the centre court was renamed the Andy Murray Arena in his honour.

The two-time Olympic champion had a quick rally with WTA tournament director Laura Robson and two youth players, Gloria and Jay, and apologised to the fans before picking up the racket.

"My tennis is diabolical nowadays so apologies for what you're about to witness but I'll give it a go," he told the crowd. But Murray and his young partner, Gloria, won both points against Robson and Jay.

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The Brit has been more interested in improving his skills on the golf course since retiring, and he's on a quest to become a scratch golfer. Murray has also competed in some Pro-Am events at Wentworth and the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Now, he wants to go a step further and become a caddy. During an appearance on the Romesh Ranganathan Show, the two-time Wimbledon winner said: "I'm considering becoming a golf caddy, hopefully for a professional golfer at some stage. I love golf and if you love that sport, it would be a great job.

"If you are working with a top golfer and being there when they have a great moment on the course and feeling like you can help a little bit with decisions and things like that, I think it would be a brilliant job."

Murray said he'd want to work with Robert MacIntyre after they teamed up at the BMW PGA Championships. "That's like the dream. Imagine carrying Robert MacIntyre's bag when he won The Open. That's like the dream job," he added.