Jamie Murray granted divorce after 15 years of marriage; reportedly joins celebrity dating app
Former world doubles No. 1 and brother of Andy Murray has split from Alejandra Gutierrez; couple share a young daughter
Jamie Murray, the British doubles specialist and former world No. 1, was granted a divorce from his wife, Alejandra Gutierrez, on Aug. 22, according to media reports. The split, which is understood to have occurred in 2024, was confirmed by a spokesperson for Murray.
Murray, 39, and Gutierrez share a three-year-old daughter, Ava. Media outlets reported that Murray has created a profile on the celebrity dating app Raya, using a photograph of himself playing alongside his brother, Andy Murray, and describing himself on the site as an athlete who "travels the world playing tennis."
A spokesperson for Murray told reporters the divorce has been an "extremely difficult time" for the family and said they are "navigating their future." A family friend speaking to The Sun described the situation as "really sad" and said the couple were trying to keep matters amicable. The friend also said Murray had "started to make moves towards meeting someone new by signing up to dating sites," according to the report.
Murray met Gutierrez, who is from Colombia, in London in 2008 while she was studying business. The couple married in 2010 in a private ceremony in Dunblane, Scotland. Andy Murray was reported to have been the best man at the wedding and organised Murray's stag party the month before.
On the court, Murray returned to Wimbledon this summer for his first Championship appearance since his brother's retirement. He exited in the first round of both the men's and mixed doubles draws but said afterward that he still expects to continue playing. "I always had a mental block about playing past 40 but I'm just about there now with my next birthday in February and I still want to play next year for sure," he told reporters. He added that, despite recent struggles, his ranking remains sufficient to enter top events and that he feels physically capable of competing.
Murray, a former world doubles No. 1, has said he has been working to improve his serve, calling it "the most important shot in the game," and that he has regained confidence in that area. He also noted he had not suffered significant injuries or surgeries that would force an early end to his career.
The reports of Murray's dating-app activity and details of the divorce have so far appeared in tabloid coverage. The Daily Mail reported the story and said it had contacted Murray's representatives for comment; media reports state the spokesperson confirmed the divorce when approached by The Sun. Murray's representative has not provided further public comment beyond describing the family as navigating a difficult period.
The development marks a personal milestone for Murray as he balances parenting, professional competition and public attention. Courts granted the divorce on Aug. 22, and Murray continues to compete on the doubles circuit while indicating plans to play into his forties.