THE Lawn Tennis Association has said it is keen to engage the help of Andy Murray to transform the development of British players.

Murray this week questioned whether the LTA has done enough to translate his achievements at elite level into grassroots growth of the sport in Britain.

The three-time grand slam winner has announced his plans to retire this year and has said he may even have played his last match due to ongoing hip problems.

Murray, 31, wants to see the game build on his successes and the LTA says it wants to work with him, his mother Judy and brother Jamie as they develop new initiatives.

LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd said: “We all want the same thing — to build on Andy’s amazing achievements and ensure his success delivers a thriving legacy.

“We have had some very exciting conversations with Andy’s team and Judy around in particular how we might go about developing a schools programme.

“As Andy mentioned, to really get children into our sport at the earliest possible age, and through a schools’ programme would be fantastic. We are absolutely ready when he is to move something like that forward.”

The LTA are working on a 10-year strategy that as well as grassroots and school programmes, also includes development of players at elite level. It is hoped Murray could also have input there too.

Performance director Simon Timson said: “He is a huge asset. So is Judy. So is Jamie. We will always welcome Andy’s involvement with programmes and players. He is an iconic and inspirational figure — a beacon for what British tennis players can achieve.”