Andy Murray’s Wimbledon farewell began with defeat in the first round of the men’s doubles alongside brother Jamie.
Two-time champion Murray is playing for the final time at the All England Tennis Club ahead of retiring later this year.
The Murray brothers, pairing up in the doubles for the first time at SW19, arrived on Centre Court to a standing ovation.
Australian pair John Peers and Rinky Hijikata ran out 7-6 (8-6) 6-4 winners but that did not stop the crowd giving Andy another ovation at the end of the match.
Murray will appear again at Wimbledon on Friday when he will team up with fellow Brit Emma Radacanu in the mixed doubles.
Thank you for everything you’ve given us, Andy. pic.twitter.com/EOJ0lJh7lg
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2024
Legendary BBC presenter Sue Barker returned to Centre Court to interview Murray and and celebrate the 37-year-old’s glittering career.
Asked about appearing alongside his brother Jamie, Andy said: “Yeah it was obviously really special. We never got the chance to do it before. There was a chance this year.
“Jamie’s usual partner was playing with Neal Skupski so he asked me.
“Obviously it was a bit of a race against time to try and get out here and physically it wasn’t easy today but I’m glad we were able to get out here and do this one time together.”
