Andy Murray to marry his long time girlfriend Kim Sears

Andy Murray with his girlfriend Kim Sears

London, Nov 27 (IANS)

Two-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray is set to marry long-time girlfriend Kim Sears, Murray's management team has announced.

Murray, 27, and Sears, 26, have been a couple since meeting at the US Open in 2005. Sears was at the Open along with her father, Nigel, who is a coach, reports Xinhua. Earlier this year, Murray's long-time friend and rival Novak Djokovic, who is one week younger than the Scot, married his long-time partner Jelena Ristic.

Murray severed ties with his assistant coach Dani Vallverdu and fitness trainer Jez Green, the two longest-serving members of his support staff. Amelie Mauresmo stays on as the head coach for the British No. 1.