Story is now being reported in various news outlets. This is a very interesting move and I hope it turns out well for both Andy and Novak. Here's The Guardian link: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/nov/23/andy-murray-to-coach-novak-djokovic-australian-open-tennis
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From 2025 the centre court at The Queen's Club will be known as 'The Andy Murray Arena'.
The LTA hailed Murray as a “giant” of the sport and announced the introduction of the Andy Murray Arena at a venue where the player enjoyed five victories during his lengthy career.
LTA chief executive, Scott Lloyd said: “Andy is the greatest tennis player ever to come from this country and a giant of British sport. His contribution to the game is immense and has bought us all so many moments of pride. He was relentless in his pursuit of excellence and had a single-minded determination to succeed."
The LTA hailed Murray as a “giant” of the sport and announced the introduction of the Andy Murray Arena at a venue where the player enjoyed five victories during his lengthy career.
LTA chief executive, Scott Lloyd said: “Andy is the greatest tennis player ever to come from this country and a giant of British sport. His contribution to the game is immense and has bought us all so many moments of pride. He was relentless in his pursuit of excellence and had a single-minded determination to succeed."
Wondering if people have particular standout memories of being on MW.
Over the years, people referred to the 2012 US Open final producing 'the mother of all match threads', which it probably was - total rollercoaster and of course ending happily with Andy finally bagging a slam.
Over the years, people referred to the 2012 US Open final producing 'the mother of all match threads', which it probably was - total rollercoaster and of course ending happily with Andy finally bagging a slam.
The American duo, and No. 3 seeds, defeated Canada's M Raonic/F Auger-Aliassime in R1 in straight sets, the 1st set tiebreak going to 16-14, then today the Dutch team of R Hasse/J Rojer also in straights, although thanks to poor scheduling, Fritz had to play singles and mixed doubles as well. Their singles ranking is No. 12 and 13 respectively.
Belgian doubles specialists Sander Gillé and Joran Vliegen have, since 2019, reached 13 ATP tour doubles finals, winning 8 of them along with an ATP Masters 1000 title at this year's Monte-Carlo Masters. They also reached the final of the 2023 French Open.
In R1 here they defeated the French pairing of Fils/Humbert 7-5, 6-4.
In R1 here they defeated the French pairing of Fils/Humbert 7-5, 6-4.
The match is scheduled for today, last on Suzanne Lenglen, so possibly around 5:30 pm BST.