Shortly after the defeat, in true Sir Andy humorous trend, he jokingly posted on X: “By no means even appreciated tennis anyway.”
The tennis legend additionally modified his X bio instantly after the match from “I play tennis” to “I performed tennis”.
Tributes poured in from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who referred to Sir Andy as “a real British nice”, and Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney who described him as “Scotland’s best ever sportsman”.
His mum, Judy Murray, additionally shared a photograph on X of her son on the age of 5 throughout his first tennis match.
As Andy Murray formally retires, listed here are a few of his greatest quotes from a twenty-one-year profession.
1.“Oh my God, you will be completely horrible.”
Response to being instructed by his mom Judy that she can be competing in Strictly Come Dancing in 2014.
2. “Anybody however England, ha-ha.”
Sir Andy responded to reply who he can be supporting on the 2006 World Cup, a remark which prompted a stir however has since been clarified as a joke.
3. “I do not desire a flashy automotive, simply one thing that may enable me to cease utilizing the Tube. And it might be good to not should depend on my mum on a regular basis, significantly when I’ve to hearken to her singing in her automotive.”
Sir Andy on getting his first automotive.
4. “Effectively, if being a feminist is about combating so {that a} girl is handled like a person then sure, I suppose I’ve. My upbringing signifies that I’m fairly attuned to the entire thing. I got here to tennis due to my mom. I all the time had a really shut relationship with my grandmothers. I’ve all the time been surrounded by girls. I discover it simpler to speak to them. I discover it simpler to speak in confidence to them. It’s a crying disgrace there aren’t extra feminine coaches.”
When requested if he had grow to be a feminist. Effectively mentioned, sir Andy.
5. “Typically whenever you’re younger, you make some unhealthy choices – that wasn’t one in every of my higher ones. I want I hadn’t finished it. As you grow old, you be taught that cash is just not an important factor.”
The tennis legend launched an autobiography in 2008, however right here expresses remorse over his determination to pen it.
6. “Why is Johnson Thompson gold medal story headline quantity 22 on the BBC Sport homepage proper now? Full joke”
Questioning the location of Katarina Johnson-Thompson’s gold medal win on BBC homepage, implying that her win was positioned decrease than much less vital sports activities tales.
7. “Have I grow to be a feminist? Effectively, if being a feminist is about combating so {that a} girl is handled like a person then sure, I suppose I’ve.”
8. “I believe Venus and Serena have gained about 4 every”
In response to the query, “How do you eat your Wimbledon strawberries?”
10. “To be sincere, I believe bananas are a pathetic fruit.”
On his mid-match snack choice.
11. “There’s nothing cooler than being woken up by James Bond.”
Sir Andy on getting a great luck name from Sir Sean Connery throughout Wimbledon 2006.
