Former British number one Tim Henman has ruled himself out of contention for a job on Andy Murray's team of coaches and advisors.

After splitting with American coach Brad Gilbert last month, the British number one Murray announced plans to use a rotating team of experts and coaches to advise him.

"If you are going to do something like that, there is a lot of travel involved and that's something I'm enjoying not doing anymore," said Henman, who retired in September after helping lead Great Britain into the Davis Cup World Group.

The 20-year-old Murray ended his at-times tumultuous relationship with the former coach of Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick after 16 months together, two singles titles and a climb of more than 20 places in the ATP rankings.

Despite the LTA's heavy involvement in pairing up Gilbert with the young Scot, Henman says the decision by the world number 11 was one Murray had to make on his own.

"That's the nature of the beast. These things happen in an individual sport when you are working so closely in an environment," Henman said.

"Sometimes the lifespan of these relationships is not so long. But I think they did a good job together.

"They had a great run and it's important to focus on the positives they were able to achieve.

"Andy's made a decision that he wants to go in a different direction, and, as your own boss, that's your prerogative.

"He's now going to assemble the people around him and hopefully move forward from there."

Gilbert, who is still paid by the Lawn and Tennis Association, will continue to work with British number two Alex Bogdanovic.

Henman believes that by coaching Bogdanovic the American can continue to contribute to the improvement of British tennis.

"With Alex, it certainly isn't about his tennis ability," he said.

"He strikes the ball better than many players on the main tour but the areas where he needs the biggest improvement are mentally and physically and I know Brad is going to be on his case in a big way.

"Brad's knowledge and motivation could be of enormous benefit to Alex."

Henman added that since retiring he has turned down posts to work for the LTA in a player development capacity.

"I've been asked about it but I'm trying to put off any decision-making for as long as I can," he said.

"I am very much enjoying not having the structure in my life and having a very empty diary.

"I'm sure that will wear off. I would like to think I'll be involved in tennis in some way, shape or form in the future but I'm not sure in what capacity at the moment."

Jeremy Stahl / Eurosport