Andy Murray Questions Pushy Tennis Parents After Six-Year-Old Psychologist Query Sir Andy Murray has questioned pushy tennis parents after a mother asked whether her six-year-old son should see a sports psychologist. Murray shared the story on Andy Roddick's Served podcast. Sir Andy Murray has questioned pushy tennis parents after a mother recently asked him whether her six-year-old son should see a sports psychologist. The three-time major winner shared the anecdote on Andy Roddick's Served podcast, where he was asked whether he considers himself a good sports dad. Murray, a father of four, said he is a good sports dad and is definitely not a parent who shouts while watching his children play. Murray Recalls Pushy Tennis ParentingThe two-time Wimbledon champion, who retired in 2024, revealed he has come across some interesting parenting when watching his own children play sport. He cited the example of a tennis mother who believed her six-year-old son had a mental problem that prevented him from winning matches.Murray said his son attended his first tennis competition a few weeks ago after playing for about three months. At that event, one of the parents approached him and asked what was wrong with her son, saying he kept losing matches and could not get over the line at match point.Murray pointed out that the child is six years old and that the matches are first to 10 points, lasting only about three or four minutes. He added that the kids have no idea what is going on. He recalled telling the mother he had never seen her child hit a ball, and she replied that she thought it was definitely mental.The mother then asked Murray if he had ever used a sports psychologist. He answered that he had, but not when he was six.Judy Murray On Parental PressureMurray's comments reflect similar concerns raised by his own mother, Judy Murray, earlier this year. Judy, who pushed back at her own portrayal as a pushy parent during Andy and Jamie Murray's careers, revealed she had learned not to put pressure on her sons after seeing how scared their peers were about disappointing their parents.She described how youngsters playing alongside her sons would often approach her after games to discuss their trepidation after losses. Murray said the children would be upset, knowing their parents would be angry at them or distant if they did not win.Speaking on the Tennis Insider Club podcast, Judy said she learned a lot about how not to parent by observing many parents in junior tennis and how they behaved with their kids. She recalled that the kids would come to her upset after losing and would not want to get in the car with their father on the way home because he would be really angry and would not talk to them all the way home.She added that you learn this from the kids, who tell you it is making them anxious. Then you realise why they play with fear and caution and do not want to risk anything because they are scared to lose because of the way that the parents behave.Andy Murray Career And Family LifeSir Andy Murray is a three-time major winner and two-time Wimbledon champion. He retired from professional tennis in 2024. He is a father of four and has spoken about his approach to watching his children play sport.On the Served podcast with Andy Roddick, Murray made clear he does not shout from the sidelines when his children compete. His anecdote about the six-year-old and the sports psychologist question highlights a broader debate about parental pressure in junior sports.The experiences shared by Andy and Judy Murray underline concerns about how parents can affect young athletes' enjoyment and performance. Both have emphasised the importance of allowing children to play without fear of disappointing their parents.