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Murray helps to raise £83k for Unicef

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Tennis star Andy Murray has raised more than £83,000 for the charity Unicef through his Andy's Aces initiative.

Last September, the Wimbledon winner and current BBC Sports Personality of the Year said he would donate £50 every time he hits an ace on court.

His donations were added to by his sponsors, tennis associations and fans.

Murray created the scheme following the repercussions of the conflict in Syria and said: "It's amazing that we've been able to raise so much."

The Dunblane-born star, who led Britain to Davis Cup glory last year, added: "I remember watching the news last summer and deciding I wanted to do something to help some of the millions of children whose lives have turned upside down by the situation in Syria.