BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2013: Andy Murray installed as bookmakers's favourite as short list is revealed

Great Briton: Andy Murray ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles title at Wimbledon and is expected to win the public's vote next month Photo: STEFAN WERMUTH/REUTERS

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BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award: the nominees in pictures

Andy Murray
Age: 26
Sport: Tennis

Ended Britain’s 77-year drought by becoming the first male to win the Wimbledon singles title since Fred Perry in 1936, beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets over three hours and 10 minutes in June. Currently ranked World number 4 and British number 1. Retained his Brisbane International men’s singles title, defeating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets during January

Defeated Roger Federer in his first Grand Slam tournament victory over the Swiss player during January’s Australian Open, before losing in the finals to Djokovic. Received an OBE in Oct.

In his own words: “My mum wasn't sitting in the players' box. I didn't know where everyone was sitting so I said ‘Hi’ to everyone in the box. And then I heard a couple of people shouting, ‘You've forgotten your mum!’" - Murray on forgetting to hug ecstatic mother Judy following his Wimbledon victory.

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Poll: Andy Murray is favourite to be named Sports Personality of the Year, but who gets your vote?

Great Scot: Andy Murray celebrated Wimbledon success in the summer, but will he be celebrating being named the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year in December? Photo: EDDIE MULHOLLAND

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