‘Legend’, ‘true champion’ and ‘some boy’ – tennis pays tribute to Andy Murray
The 37-year-old’s career was celebrated in a ceremony on Centre Court.
Andy Murray was hailed by his rivals and compatriots after an emotional Wimbledon tribute.
Sue Barker returned to BBC duty for a ceremony on Centre Court that featured a montage of the Scot’s most memorable moments before he talked through his career to cheers, laughter and tears.
Murray is hugely popular within the sport, and here the PA news agency picks out some online tributes.
You made us dream.You made us believe.You made us cry.And you made us proud. pic.twitter.com/yNsnkEsEhc
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2024
Some Boy. Some Career. Proud. pic.twitter.com/8xTCyZcdDz
— Jamie Murray (@jamie_murray) July 5, 2024
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) July 4, 2024
Andy! ? Such an inspiration and example for everyone! what a career and what a legacy! ❤️ @andy_murray
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 4, 2024
Andyyy??We couldn't wish for better support for women's tennis. Thank you for everything, it was a privilege to stand on Center Court tonight. Congratulations on your amazing career. You are amazing @andy_murray ??
— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) July 4, 2024
Andy, you are an absolute legend in every sense of the word! You refused to give up when everyone else had done it and this legacy will stay with us forever. ? pic.twitter.com/ey47zwqbMW
— Feliciano López (@feliciano_lopez) July 5, 2024
forever a legend @andy_murray ❤️
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) July 5, 2024
A legend that you are @andy_murray, and nobody quite like you! The mark you cemented in tennis history will live forever!
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) July 4, 2024
@andy_murray thank you for everything fighter ❤️ #legend
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) July 5, 2024
His fighting spirit and resilience epitomize what it means to be a true champion. Thank you, Andy, for your incredible legacy. pic.twitter.com/obUDCyThgV
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) July 5, 2024
An absolute legend….in every way. @andy_murray
— Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) July 4, 2024
Thank you Andy ?❤️ https://t.co/a1XYkgF6m0
— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) July 4, 2024
Andy? best sense of humor ever! Idk if I’m in tears from sadness or from laughing
— Daria Kasatkina (@DKasatkina) July 4, 2024
Thank you Andy ❤️
— alex de minaur (@alexdeminaur) July 4, 2024
— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) July 4, 2024
Andy Murray what a legend ?a perfect send off with the great Sue Barker & put together by the BBC. So special all round ???
— Jo Durie (@Jodurie) July 4, 2024
Andy Murray, what a hero ?
— Gordon Reid (@GordonReid91) July 4, 2024
Andy, the memories, the matches, the magic – thank you for all of it ♥️@wimbledon | #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Kn04fVgi1w
— ATP Tour (@atptour) July 4, 2024
Yes… you changed the narrative of British men’s tennis…irrevocably. Well played Wimbledon… well played Andy
— ?️ Paul McNamee (@PaulFMcNamee) July 4, 2024
the one and only Andy Murray ? pic.twitter.com/mcGa8VyjNY
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) July 4, 2024
Very emotional tonight ? pic.twitter.com/SUOj3IJG7G
— Holger Rune (@holgerrune2003) July 4, 2024
British pride ??#Wimbledon @andy_murray pic.twitter.com/UQme916T4h
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) July 4, 2024