<p>Wimbledon champion Andy Murray would consider hiring seven-times grand slam winner John McEnroe as his coach, saying the controversial American would have plenty to offer his game.<br /><br /></p>.<p>World number eight Murray, playing this week at the Madrid Masters, has been without a coach since he split from Ivan Lendl in March after a successful two-year spell during which he won two grand slam titles and gold at the 2012 Olympics.<br /><br />"Every player would consider someone with his credentials," the 26-year-old Scot told the BBC on Sunday. "I like listening to him commentate and he has a lot to offer as well. It's interesting but if anything comes from it, who knows?<br /><br />"When you are very competitive as a player, you are likely to be he same as a coach and that's also a benefit.<br /><br />"He was a great player and he's always kept an interest in the game, which is important. He has a great knowledge of the sport."<br /><br />American McEnroe, 55, indicated this week he would be willing to help Murray, despite having a number of media commitments and a lack of professional coaching experience.</p>
<p>Wimbledon champion Andy Murray would consider hiring seven-times grand slam winner John McEnroe as his coach, saying the controversial American would have plenty to offer his game.<br /><br /></p>.<p>World number eight Murray, playing this week at the Madrid Masters, has been without a coach since he split from Ivan Lendl in March after a successful two-year spell during which he won two grand slam titles and gold at the 2012 Olympics.<br /><br />"Every player would consider someone with his credentials," the 26-year-old Scot told the BBC on Sunday. "I like listening to him commentate and he has a lot to offer as well. It's interesting but if anything comes from it, who knows?<br /><br />"When you are very competitive as a player, you are likely to be he same as a coach and that's also a benefit.<br /><br />"He was a great player and he's always kept an interest in the game, which is important. He has a great knowledge of the sport."<br /><br />American McEnroe, 55, indicated this week he would be willing to help Murray, despite having a number of media commitments and a lack of professional coaching experience.</p>