Tearful Andy Murray suffers losing start to Wimbledon farewell
The Hindu
Andy Murray is not finished yet with the tournament as he is scheduled to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu.
Andy Murray suffered a losing start in his farewell to Wimbledon on Thursday when he and brother Jamie were defeated in the first round of the men’s doubles before the former champion wept openly on Centre Court.
Murray, a two-time Wimbledon singles champion, and his brother lost 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 to Rinky Hijikata and John Peers of Australia.
The 37-year-old is not finished yet with the tournament as he is scheduled to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu.
“It was really special to play with Jamie. Physically it was not easy but I’m glad we got the chance to do this one time together,” said Murray.
Tears flowed when video tributes were paid to Murray by the a number of stars including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Career-long rival Novak Djokovic was courtside to witness Murray’s emotional evening in the spotlight.
Murray received a standing ovation when he walked onto Centre Court alongside his brother, older by 15 months and a winner of two Grand Slam men’s doubles titles.