American former tennis legend Serena Williams receives a heart from Andy Murray’s mother. This former Olympic gold-medalist WTA star narrated that she holds “a special place” for Andy Murray in her heart. Calling herself “a fan” of the British, Williams made a supportive cheer for Murray welcoming him to the other side of the retirement. Remembering their on-court partnership as her life’s “highlight” moment, Williams delves into why she thinks Murray was a leader and admires him for that.
Murray’s mother Judy Murray took to her official X platform to share the Tennis Letter’s clip of Serena Williams adorably recalling Andy Murray’s brilliance and what she always felt about the British legend on his Wimbledon Farewell. Judy Murray shared the clip with a red heart emoji that showcased how much she admired the Olympic gold-medalist WTA star’s humble gesture for her son. On the other hand, Williams dropped a heartfelt message for Murray but used her natural humor to highlight their similarities.
“Congratulations to you Andy Murray for such incredible career. I have to say I have always enjoyed watching, one of the main reasons cause you were on of the fewer players who ar angrier than me on the court, which is a very hard thing to do and may have a little bucket attitude just like mine”- said Williams. This Olympic gold medalist who was also a former world’s no 1 in WTA showed that not only do great minds think alike but they bear the same personality on the court.
Williams recalled her life’s “fantastic experience” with Murray following her mixed doubles with the British tennis star. The duo won two mixed doubles matches in 2019. While they won the first two rounds, Bruno Soares and Nicole Melichar-Martinex defeated them in the third round. “I had the pleasure of playing mixed doubles next to you by your side, which was such a fantastic experience to do that and Wimbledon nonetheless.” Remembering it as her life’s “highlight” Williams further said how Murray always held “a special place” in her heart.
Now Murray received a farewell felicitation from his favorite Slam as the organizers hosted a special ceremony when the Briton’s last Wimbledon Journey started with a defeat in the men’s doubles with his brother Jamie Murray. While Murray is still set to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu, his last run at the British grass court made everyone nostalgic including Williams. Murray will also appear at the Paris Olympics.
Serena Williams’ heartwarming message on Andy Murray’s farewell showed how much the Briton is loved by his colleagues. The tribute must have been very special for the British as his mother also couldn’t stop but adorably react to Williams’ statements. Murray not only impressed all with his playstyle but he always advocated for the rights of the female tennis players. The way he stood up for the Williams sisters shows why Serena Williams can’t help but shower all her love for the legend.
Andy Murray impressed Serena Williams with his active stand for WTA players in Tennis
This former world’s no 1 ATP star has always supported the rights of female tennis players and called himself a feminist in 2015. In Wimbledon 2o17, Murray took a huge stand for Serena and Venus Williams after his quarterfinals against Sma Querrey. When the journalist referred to Querrey as the first American to reach a major final, Murray corrected him. He made him remember how Serena and Venus Williams both have achieved major semifinals multiple times.
In 2012, when another Journalist praised Murray by congratulating him as the first person to win two gold medals in the Olympics, the British ATP star again corrected him and said how the Williams sisters bagged four gold medals each.
Murray’s great gesture for female athletes was praised by Williams. “The things you said about myself and Venus about how, so many things about how were always so inspiring, what we meant to you, It really went such a long way in my heart.”- she said.
Serena Williams’ heartwarming tribute to Murray showcased her admiration for the ATP star. However, Judy Murray’s reaction confirmed the beautiful friendship between the duo. Not only did Serena bring Andy Murray’s great legacy to stand for what is right in tennis but she expressed great happiness being able to share the court with the legend on the same side of the court.