"I had absolutely no idea" - Andy Murray reacts after being honored with 20-foot mural at tennis club in Dunblane
Former World No. 1 Andy Murray was recently honored with a 20-foot mural featuring his likeness at Dunblane Sports Club, days after his swansong at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Brit shared his reaction, saying he was surprised to learn about the recognition.
Murray is widely regarded as one of the greatest British players ever. He claimed his first Grand Slam title at the 2012 US Open, and just a year later, he ended Britain's 77-year wait for a home champion at Wimbledon by defeating Novak Djokovic. Murray went on to win the London Major again in 2016. Murray amassed 46 tour titles in his career and also two Olympic gold medals.
Following his retirement, Murray was honored with a 20-foot mural at the Dunblane Sports Club in Scotland, where he first began learning tennis.
News of this development was shared by journalist Rebecca Brady on X (formerly Twitter):
Murray said he was surprised to know about the honor and thanked all the stakeholders involved. The 37-year-old further joked that some of the residents of the area might not like to see the mural of his face.
"I had absolutely no idea this was happened thanks to tennis tv and the artists for doing this although some of the locals might object to having to look at my ugly mug on the side of the building," he wrote.
Murray had previously expressed a desire to spend more time with his family after retirement, something he couldn't fully do while playing professionally. He has also spoken aboout his interest in coaching in the future.
"Try to be a good dad": Andy Murray on his life and sporting goals after retirement
Before the Olympic campaign, a fan asked Murray on social media about his goals after retirement. In response, the former World No. 1 revealed that he would like to try becoming a scratch golfer. Murray later changed his bio on X to include a mention of golf.
"So my sporting and life goals after the Olympics are, I would like to try and become a scratch golfer and that's my sporting goal," Murray said.
Murray also said that he plans to focus on being a good father and spending time at home with his wife and children.
"Life goals, try to be a good dad. Be home as much as I can for my kids while they're still growing up, be around for my wife, and that's what I am most looking forward to," he added.
Murray's career achievements include 41 weeks as World No. 1. Additionally, he was a key member of the Great Britain team that won the Davis Cup in 2015, ending the nation's 79-year wait for the trophy.