Emotional Andy Murray mourns death of family pet dog

Andy Murray is mourning, with his family pet dog Rusty passing away recently. The Brit, overwhelmed by emotions, shared a touching tribute in remembrance of the pet afterward.

Murray revisited how the border terrier kept the house lively at all times, contrasting it with the way he was patient and gentle with his kids. Calling Rusty the 'most protective' companion his family could have asked for, the former World No. 1 lamented the silence that has pervaded the house in his absence.

Andy Murray, taking to social media, posted the message along with an adorable photo of Rusty, including a touching quote from A.A. Milne's 'Winnie the Pooh.'

"You were the most loyal and protective companion our family could have wished for. You were so patient and gentle with the kids and we all learned so much from you. The house feels empty without you in it. The noise you made when you wanted a plate to lick or a biscuit to chew on or when you wanted anything for that matter was infuriating at times!🥲but today we would do anything to hear it again 💔 love you ruzz rest easy poppet x," Murray wrote on Instagram.

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard," Murray shared in a second image, quoting Milne.

Andy Murray back in the midst of heated tennis action next season after retirement

2017 French Open - Day Thirteen - Source: Getty

Meanwhile, Andy Murray, following his retirement from tennis earlier this year, will be back in the thick of things starting next season. The Brit has been snapped up by 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic as coach, and the pair will begin working together this off-season before joining hands at the Australian Open to kickstart the new year.

Djokovic announced on Saturday, taking to social media to reveal that one of his biggest rivals on the tennis court will now be stepping into his corner.

"I thought our story maybe over, but turns out there was one final chapter. It is time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner, welcome on board, coach Andy Murray," Djokovic said.

Murray and Djokovic shared a storied rivalry on the ATP Tour, meeting each other 36 times. The head-to-head ended 25-11 in favor of the World No. 7, including a win in their most recent clash in 2017.