Andy Murray, Wimbledon Legend, Gets The Right Center Court Posting

Posted by Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday July 4, 2024

Andy MurrayWimbledon's illustrious career isn't quite over yet – she is still scheduled to play doubles with Emma Raducanu – but the two-time champion is coming to an end. And, fittingly, he was given the best chance on Thursday evening at the holy shrine of tennis after he and brother Jamie Murray lost their first-round doubles match to Rinky Hijikata and John Peers on Center Court.

Don't worry that this time is doubled for one talent.

With tennis luminaries present, Murray gave a lengthy interview on British radio with sports icon Sue Barker, in which he spoke about some of the most memorable moments of his career.

Current and former tennis stars lined up on Center Court: Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Tim Henman, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, all present to pay tribute, as a video featuring Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams rolls (watch it above, and see the full interview below of jumping).

There wasn't a dry eye in the area, as Murray shared his thoughts in the dim (and fitting) light of Center Court. He talked about winning Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016 (he was a bundle of nerves in 2013 and didn't enjoy himself, but in 2016 he passed out and ended up throwing up in a taxi after a long night of partying), and memories. on his first date with his wife Kim Sears (he badly asked her for an email, and later threw up on the court when he came to watch her play for the first time, at the US Open).

He also spoke about his biggest rivals: “They weren't easy to beat. Obviously I was very lucky to play this time and I think all tennis fans were lucky to see what they did. It's been great to watch what they've done, it's been amazing to be a part of some of the biggest games and tournaments over the years and I've been lucky enough to win a few big times – what a journey to be on.”

And he talked about the importance of his family, and how, reluctantly, he looks forward to spending more time with them: “She has been an amazing support to me and to my whole family, and she is the best mother,” he said of his child. the wife. “Unfortunately, in a few months he will have to see me every day. Things may be difficult for a while, so hopefully we can keep them together. I look forward to the rest of our lives.”

And then there was tennis. Something Murray is very proud of and something he doesn't want to stop doing. It is with deep, deep regret that Murray is closing the curtain on his illustrious career. The man who broke Fred Perry's curse after 77 long years can't get his body to behave.

“I'm ready to stop playing,” he said later in a press conference. “I don't want it to be like that. I would like to play, as I said, forever. But today, even though it was a two-player game where it's obviously not necessary, it's still really difficult for me. use speed and everything is very similar to the back where they usually are, I'm sure that will come back later if I recover from the injury and everything, obviously the hip.”

So, one of the greatest players of the greatest generation, was almost eliminated from Wimbledon. There will be an Olympics (hopefully), but not much.

Sad but true. After fighting it for so long Murray seemed almost free to make peace with his new reality.

“That's something, yes, I think it's beyond my control,” he said. “If I knew that my body would be able to do it, I would play — there is nothing about the sport that I hate and like, I don't want to do it anymore for this reason. I like to travel. I love the competition, training, trying to get better, all those things.

“Yes, I know it's time now. Yes, I am ready for that.”