ANDY MURRAY has joked about replacing Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish first minister.
Sturgeon announced she will resign after eight years in the post.
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And two-time Wimbledon winner Murray dropped a cheeky hint that he would like to succeed her.
Responding to the news on Twitter, he wrote: “Interesting vacancy. Was looking to get into politics when I finish playing .”
Sturgeon, 52, then joined in on the fun and games.
She replied saying: “I know I said I wouldn’t endorse anyone as my successor, but…..”
But Murray may not be planning on retiring soon following his gargantuan efforts at the Australian Open last month.
He reached the third round after beating Matteo Berrettini and Thanasi Kokkinakis in five set thrillers.
In doing so he proved he still has a lot left to give despite being ravaged by injuries in recent years.
He has also kept busy off the court and was given the prestigious Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for the second time in his career in December by the ATP.
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Murray, 35, received the award after donating his entire year’s winnings to help Ukraine war victims – more than £500,000.
Murray said: “When all the images on the news showing what was happening to families began pouring in, it was devastating.
“Houses were bombed and families were displaced. Young children were affected by this, with many injured and in some cases dying. I wasn’t sure what I could do to help.
“Shortly after I decided that from Indian Wells onwards, I would donate my prize money for the rest of the season to UNICEF’s humanitarian response – the final total was just over £510,000.
“It seemed like something that would give me some extra motivation this year.
“I thought I could also raise some awareness and hopefully get others involved in helping, too.”