Wimbledon rises for tennis star Murray
With excitement and great emotions, the former world number one and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray is celebrated by the crowd after his first-round loss in the doubles at Wimbledon. Tears from Murray's parents in the stands, big emotions from Murray on the "holy grass": The British tennis star has been honored for his successful career at Wimbledon. The three-time Grand Slam winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist is playing his last match at his favorite tournament – his participation in the singles was prevented by injury.
"It was a great time on the tour. I would love to keep playing, but it's not going to happen," Murray said, his voice cracking a few times. "I would really like to keep playing." In 2019, Murray had a hip replacement operation. Further injuries kept hindering his progress. "All injuries were really tough," he said.
Parts of his career he found stressful, Murray added, as his greatest moments were played out on the screens of Centre Court. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Serena Williams praised the 37-year-old Scot as a great athlete.
It's simply not enough for the singles
Murray reported that his second triumph in Wimbledon in 2016 was his "favorite title": "I can't remember much about the celebration anymore. And unfortunately, I handed myself over to the taxi on the way home." He is looking forward to spending more time with his wife and his four children in the future.
At Wimbledon, he could not compete in the singles after a back operation. And in the doubles with his brother Jamie, they lost their first match against the Australians Rinky Hijikata/John Peers despite the support of the 15,000 spectators.
"It wasn't easy physically today. But I'm glad it worked out," Murray said, who can still compete in the mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu. The US Open champion of 2021 is also enjoying great sympathy from the fans in Wimbledon – Murray will be celebrated powerfully once again.
Despite his love for tennis and his desire to continue playing, physical challenges have prevented Andy Murray from participating in the singles at Wimbledon. Instead, he celebrated his career and the support of the crowd at Wimbledon, a place where he has claimed his favorite title in doubles with his brother Jamie, despite facing a loss in their first match. During the tournament, Murray also experienced mixed doubles success with Emma Raducanu, who is similarly cherished by the fans at Wimbledon. In the world of sport, particularly tennis, Wimbledon remains a significant and cherished event for talented players like Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu.
