Murray’s mum is captain of Britain’s Fed Cup team

Andy Murray’s mother has been appointed captain of Britain’s Fed Cup team. The Lawn Tennis Association said on Thursday that Judy Murray will lead Britain in its Feb.1-4 Europe-Africa Group I match against Israel in Eilat and mentor other female performance coaches.Murray, who was Scotland national coach for nine years, trained three-time Grand Slam finalist Andy Murray early in his career and is still a familiar figure at the No. 4-ranked player’s matches regularly jumping to her feet to shout encouragement from the stands. She also coached son Jamie, a Wimbledon mixed doubles champion in 2007.“It is a huge honor for me to represent my country in this way,” Murray said.