What happens when one of tennis’s most accomplished doubles players swaps the intensity of the Grand Slam circuit for barefoot island living? This October, Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, wel...
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Jamie Murray will host an exclusive tennis residency at Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, from October 23 to 27, 2026. Following his retirement from professional competition, the former world number one in doubles will transition from the high-pressure tournament circuit to the relaxed atmosphere of the Maldives. This residency offers guests a unique opportunity to engage with the British athlete through informal coaching sessions and personalized court time, moving beyond traditional instruction to focus on the spirit and history of the sport.
Set against the resort’s iconic two-kilometre sandbank and the surrounding Indian Ocean, the program integrates elite sporting expertise with the casual rhythm of island life. By blending interactive tennis clinics with the leisure of a luxury tropical retreat, the residency provides a distinctive environment for enthusiasts to learn from one of the most successful doubles players in British tennis history.
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Reported by Visit Maldives
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