In 2013, Sir Andy Murray ended Great Britain’s 77-year wait for a homegrown male Wimbledon champion by defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. With that historic victory, Murray cemented his place in Wimbledon history and joined the sport’s elite on the prestigious honors board. Before him, the last British man to win the title was the legendary Fred Perry in 1936.
Wimbledon is set to reveal a statue in honor of Andy Murray.
Murray repeated his triumph in 2016 by defeating Milos Raonic in the final, once again delighting the home crowd with his remarkable performance. His achievements have placed him at the center of well-deserved recognition. The 2027 Wimbledon Championships, which will celebrate the tournament’s 150th anniversary, are set to be a fitting backdrop for honoring his legacy.
According to The Associated Press, the Wimbledon committee has chosen to commission a statue of Andy Murray near the grounds of the iconic Grand Slam. He will join British tennis legend Fred Perry, who was similarly honored with a statue on the 50th anniversary of his championship win. All England Club chairwoman Debbie Jevans stated, “He absolutely deserves to be involved in the process, and both he and his team will play an important role in it.
She went on to say, “We saw how special it was when Rafael Nadal had a plaque unveiled at Roland-Garros, and that made us think what do we want for Andy?” The inspiration behind honoring Murray at his home Grand Slam came largely from Nadal’s lasting legacy at the French Open, where he claimed 14 titles. Recognizing Murray in this way will be a powerful tribute to one of Britain’s greatest athletes and is sure to motivate future generations of British tennis players.
The 2025 Wimbledon Championships are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 30.