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Andy Murray tears up as Sue Barker makes Wimbledon return after emotional doubles defeat with brother Jamie
By Rob Maul,
6 hours ago
SIR ANDY MURRAY wiped away the tears as Centre Court fans and tennis legends paid an emotionally-charged tribute to his illustrious career.
In his swansong year at Wimbledon, after possibly his penultimate match here, the Scotsman received a standing ovation and Oscar-style parade to mark his sporting achievements.
Andy Murray was given a hero’s send-off by Centre Court Reuters Sue Barker led the ceremony as she made a wonderful comeback Rex Murray wiped away tears as he discussed his journey with his family and injuries PA Wife Kim struggled to hold them back while watching the tribute montage BBC Mum Judy watched on proudly PA Jamie and Andy lost the match but that made way for an emotional ceremony PA
Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal all featured in a special tribute video that was aired to millions.
And National Treasure Sue Barker, the former BBC TV tennis anchor, made a special return to interview him on court like the good old days.
In a series of anecdotes, he admitted he VOMITED in a taxi on the way home from his 2016 Wimbledon triumph – his second success in South-West London – and was SICK after his first date with Kim.
Murray , speaking just 12 days after spinal surgery , said: “Thank you to my team for their support. The last few years have been hard for me but also hard for them.
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“It’s been hard for all of us, the injuries have been tough, quite significant injuries, too.
“We have worked extremely hard to be on the court, probably not at the level we have wanted. But we tried.
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“The kids have been waking me and my wife up at 5am for the last eight years. And they will continue doing that. They wanted piggybacks the day after my back surgery.
“They have been amazing and I really look forward to spending more time at home with them.
“Mum and Dad have been an amazing support, allowing Jamie and I to go and pursue our dreams.
“Me and Kim first met when I was 18. She watched her first match live at the US Open.
“I vomited twice in that match. Once right in front of where she was, and then into my opponent’s racquet bag. Yet she still liked me. I knew she was a keeper after that.
“She has been an amazing, amazing support to me, my whole family. She’s the best mum.
Murray’s family were in his box to cheer on the siblings Rex John McEnroe was among the tennis legends on court for the ceremony BBC Novak Djokovic and Martina Navratilova were also in attendance Rex Murray and Barker watched the video which featured a contribution from Roger Federer Getty Jamie remained seated to let his brother take centre stage BBC The brothers embraced after the interview Getty
“Unfortunately in a couple of months, she will have to see me every day.
“Things might be rocky but hopefully we can stick it out and I look forward to the rest of our lives together.”
Murray is set to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu on Saturday — if they lose that, it really is the end – and then it is off to the Paris Olympics for his last event after 19 years as a pro.
Yet the man with the metal hip is not shy in admitting that he really wants to carry on – and it is his body that is stopping him from doing so.
The former world No1 said: “It’s hard because I’d love to play but I can’t.
“Physically, it’s too tough now, all of the injuries, they have added up, they have not been insignificant.
“I want to play forever. I love the sport, it has given me so much, taught me loads of lessons over the years. I don’t want to stop. So, it’s hard.”
Barker had a beaming smile as she was welcomed back by the Wimbledon crowd PA Murray waved goodbye to the adoring British crowd Reuters Murray bowed out of the Wimbledon doubles with Jamie Getty The younger brother only had back surgery 12 days ago Getty Murray took a tumble in the first set PA He was pumped up, especially as they got the early break in the second Getty The brothers headed to the net after losing the final point Getty Rinky Hijikata and John Peers progressed into round two AFP Murray exited with a final skip AFP
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