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Andy Murray attends the winner's press conference at Wimbledon in 2016.

Tennis ace Sir Andy Murray said he wished his two daughters had been old enough to see him receive his knighthood.

Prince Charles knighted Sir Andy Murray for his career achievements that saw him win three Grand Slams and several other titles.

The player’s career-defining moment came in the summer of 2013 when he ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a male singles champion at Wimbledon.

He issued a brief statement about the knighthood after the ceremony, saying:

“I’m very proud to receive it. It’s a nice day to spend with my family – my wife and parents are here.

“I’d have liked to (have brought) my kids but I think they’re a bit young. I’ll show them the medal when I get home,” continued Murray.

Sir Andy and wife Kim are the proud parents of three-year-old Sophia Olivia and 18-month-old Edie.

The knighthood was announced in the 2016 New Year Honours, rounding up a momentous 12 months.

That year saw him win a second Wimbledon title, retain his Olympic crown, named BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the third time, and finish the season as world number one.

Sir Andy announced during a tearful press conference before the Australian Open in January that he plans to retire after Wimbledon this year due to the pain in the joint.

Andy Murray is emotional during a press conference ahead of the 2019 Australian Open. Credit: Getty Images.

But after a monumental five-set tussle with Roberto Bautista Agut, where Sir Andy showed he still has the ability and desire to compete at the top level, he said he would do everything he could to keep playing.

Sir Andy, who celebrated his 32nd birthday on Wednesday, has since had a hip resurfacing operation and begun his rehabilitation.

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