Murray thinks outside the box to appoint Mauresmo as coach

The Wimbledon champion will become the one of the first senior male players to work with a female coach

Andy Murray at Wimbledon 2013
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On the day that Rafa Nadal confirmed his clay court genius with a ninth French Open victory, Andy Murray, the man he vanquished in the semi finals at Roland Garros, did his best to steal the Spaniard's thunder, by becoming the first leading men's player to appoint a female coach.

Murray will work with former Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo this summer, and his decision has prompted plenty of comment. "There is an immense degree of fascination as to how this latest twist in Murray's career will work," says The Times.

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