Written by Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Friday, July 5, 2024
Tennis players, veterans and up-and-comers alike, have taken to social media to celebrate an incredible career and legacy Andy Murray.
The multiple singles champion lost his opening doubles match to brother Jamie Murray on Thursday in front of a packed crowd on Wimbledon’s Center Court.
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After an emotional, and often funny, tribute ceremony soon after, tributes on social media poured in from many players. Here is just a sample.
It is clear what it is @andy_murray means in the world of tennis 🫶#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/DO6GVVcPvA
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2024
Serena Williamswho played mixed doubles with Andy Murray at Wimbledon in 2019 posted his heartfelt tribute in a video.
@andy_murray pic.twitter.com/Gp56oiyDVt
– Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 5, 2024
The most emotional social media tribute is from Andy’s mom and coach Judy Murray who wrote this about his two sons.
How it started. How did it end? pic.twitter.com/gM6Hx5AdtP
— Judy Murray (@JudyMurray) July 5, 2024
Murray is still at Wimbledon as he will play Emma Raducanu in this year’s Mixed Doubles event.
Photo Credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport
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