Wimbledon rises one last time for tennis star Murray
With great enthusiasm and big emotions, the former world number one and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray is celebrated by the crowd at Wimbledon after his first round loss in the doubles. After the match, the spectators rise from their seats.
Tears from Murray's parents in the stands, big emotions from Andy 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 - participation in the singles was no longer possible due to injury.
"It was a great time on the tour. I would have loved to keep going, but it's not possible," Murray said: "I would have liked to keep going forever." In 2019, Murray had a hip replacement operation. Further injuries kept him from competing. "All the injuries were really hard," 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 just not possible for singles anymore
Murray reported that his second victory at Wimbledon in 2016 was his "favorite title": "I can't remember much of 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.
In Wimbledon, he could not compete in the singles after a back operation. And in 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 with Emma Raducanu. The US Open champion of 2021 enjoys great sympathy from the fans in Wimbledon - Murray will be celebrated powerfully once again.
Despite his back operation, Andy Murray could only participate in the doubles at Wimbledon this year. Regardless, he expressed his enthusiasm for playing alongside his brother Jamie, even if they faced a challenging match against Rinky Hijikata and John Peers. In the spirit of sportsmanship, Murray stated, "It wasn't easy physically today, but I'm glad it worked out."
Andy Murray's love for tennis is evident even in his last performances. Despite his injury, he still dreamt of competing in the esteemed Wimbledon singles tournament. Although it wasn't to be, his passion for the sport was as strong as ever, and he once claimed, "Wimbledon, with its rich history and reputation in tennis, will always hold a special place in my heart."
