We are just days away from the 138th edition of Wimbledon, but one of the tournament’s most iconic champions, Andy Murray, is likely to be absent this year. Murray, arguably the most significant British tennis player in history, won two of his three Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, famously ending the nation’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles champion in 2013.
Despite his deep connection to the event, Murray recently admitted that he rarely watches tennis as a fan, making his presence at SW19 this year unlikely. With his stint as a coach with Novak Djokovic ending, bringing the Brit back to tennis will take something special.
Andy Murray Reveals His Only Condition to Attend Wimbledon 2025
In a recent chat with the British media, Murray made his post-retirement plans pretty clear.
“I don’t have any plans to go,” he admitted. “I’m not working there. I don’t go to watch tennis as a fan. But if one of my kids wanted to go along and watch, I obviously would take them.”
Moreover, he even revealed the only scenario that could lure him back to the All England Club this year. He added:
“Or if a British player made the final, I would go. I went to the Djokovic v Alcaraz final a couple of years ago, just because I had a feeling it was going to be a great match. But I won’t be there otherwise.”
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It seems that a fellow Englishman may convince the legendary Brit to reconsider. Jack Draper has been in splendid form and is seeded fourth this year at SW19. Moreover, the World No. 4 has what it takes to carry Murray’s legacy into the future, and it is safe to say that the three-time Grand Slam champion is impressed with the 23-year-old’s development.
“I’m not surprised that he’s up there,” Murray said. “I trained with him quite a bit when he was younger, and he’s very good. He has a brilliant game. He’s a big guy, lefty, with a big forehand and a really consistent backhand. He also moves really well for a big guy.”
Moreover, Murray is hopeful about the future of British tennis, which has stars like Jacob Fearnley, Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter, and Sonay Kartal.
Andy Murray Received a Farewell at Wimbledon Last Year
Murray competed in his career’s final Wimbledon edition, bowing out alongside brother Jamie in doubles. He was due to play alongside Emma Raducanu in mixed doubles in what was meant to be his final appearance at the All England Club.
However, his fellow Briton pulled out of the mixed doubles, citing “some stiffness” in her right wrist. Since the draw had already been made, Murray was not permitted to find a replacement partner.
He was said to be “disappointed” by the decision, which ultimately ended his Wimbledon career unexpectedly.
Murray’s mother, Judy, reacted to a post on X from television presenter Marcus Buckland, who described Raducanu’s decision as “astonishing,” by writing: “Yes, astonishing,” a response that ignited controversy.
