'Thank you Andy' - Tennis fraternity salutes Andy Murray after his heartwarming centre court ceremony at Wimbledon 2024?

Andy Murray will play his last professional tournament at 2024 Paris Olympics.

Wimbledon organized a farewell ceremony for two-time champion Andy Murray on Thursday following his first-round defeat in men’s doubles.

The Scotsman had teamed up with his brother, Jamie Murray, to play at Wimbledon 2024 Championships in the men’s doubles event. However, the Murray brothers lost in straight sets against John Peers and Rinky Hijikata in the first round.

In the special ceremony, the likes of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Holger Rune, Jack Draper and several other tennis stars were invited. In addition to that, a heartwarming video that included glimpses from Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, and Venus Williams was also displayed at the Centre Court.

After the ceremony, numerous people from the tennis world reacted to Murray’s speech. Danish tennis star Rune, two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur, and Denis Shapovalov also reacted to the Scotsman’s farewell from the sport.

Very emotional tonight 🥹 pic.twitter.com/SUOj3IJG7G

— Holger Rune (@holgerrune2003) July 4, 2024

Thank you Andy 😍❤️ https://t.co/a1XYkgF6m0

— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) July 4, 2024

🙏🏼🙏🏼 https://t.co/n0oJBPAaaQ

— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) July 4, 2024

WTA World No. #1 Iga Swiatek wrote, “Andyyy. We couldn’t wish for better support for women’s tennis. Thank you for everything, it was a privilege to stand on Center Court tonight. Congratulations on your amazing career. You are amazing @andy_murray.”

Andyyy🥺😭We couldn't wish for better support for women's tennis. Thank you for everything, it was a privilege to stand on Center Court tonight. Congratulations on your amazing career. You are amazing @andy_murray 🫶🏼

— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) July 4, 2024

Three-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz, Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur, and India’s Sumit Nagal also took to social media and thanked the 37-year-old.

Thank you Andy ❤️

— alex de minaur (@alexdeminaur) July 4, 2024

Andy! 🥲 Such an inspiration and example for everyone! what a career and what a legacy! ❤️ @andy_murray

— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 4, 2024

Andy, thanks for being an icon on and off the court. Congratulations on an incredible career! @andy_murray 🙌🏽 https://t.co/Xsg41grqJF

— Sumit Nagal (@nagalsumit) July 4, 2024

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Andy Murray’s mother Judy Murray also took to social media. Meanwhile, American tennis star Coco Gauff hailed Murray as a Legend.

Love this. ❤️ https://t.co/71owDOW7WW

— judy murray (@JudyMurray) July 4, 2024

forever a legend @andy_murray ❤️

— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) July 5, 2024

Former tennis star Feliciano Lopez and Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas penned a heartfelt note for the three-time Grand Slam champion.

Andy, you are an absolute legend in every sense of the word! You refused to give up when everyone else had done it and this legacy will stay with us forever. 🫶 pic.twitter.com/ey47zwqbMW

— Feliciano López (@feliciano_lopez) July 5, 2024

His fighting spirit and resilience epitomize what it means to be a true champion. Thank you, Andy, for your incredible legacy. pic.twitter.com/obUDCyThgV

— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) July 5, 2024

Apart from these, the likes of Victoria Azarenka, Nadal, Djokovic and several other tennis stars also sent wishes to the Scotsman. In his post-match press conference, he announced that he will play his last tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Before that, he will play mixed doubles at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships alongside Emma Raducanu.

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