Andy Murray Wimbledon Statue: 2027 Unveiling Planned
- Sir Andy Murray's contributions to tennis will be permanently recognized at Wimbledon with a statue, according to the All England Club.
- Murray secured victories at SW19 in 2013 against Novak Djokovic and again in 2016, defeating Milos Raonic.
- Debbie Jevans, chair of the All England Club, said discussions are underway with Murray, 38, and his team, with hopes of unveiling the statue by 2027, marking the...
Wimbledon will permanently honor Andy Murray with a statue, celebrating the tennis legend’s remarkable career and multiple championships at the prestigious tournament. This tribute, spearheaded by the All england Club, recognizes Murray’s pivotal role in British tennis history, particularly his triumphs in 2013 and 2016. Discussions are underway with Murray and his team, with a tentative unveiling planned for 2027, coinciding with Wimbledon’s 150th anniversary. News Directory 3 reports on this exciting advancement,detailing Murray’s involvement in the statue’s creation and the club’s long-term plans to embrace the retired star. Discover what’s next for this iconic champion’s commemoration and Wimbledon’s future.
Wimbledon to Honor Andy Murray with Statue
Updated June 24, 2025
Sir Andy Murray’s contributions to tennis will be permanently recognized at Wimbledon with a statue, according to the All England Club. The tribute aims to celebrate Murray’s stellar career,highlighted by ending Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles title at Wimbledon.
Murray secured victories at SW19 in 2013 against Novak Djokovic and again in 2016, defeating Milos Raonic. He retired from professional tennis in August 2024 after competing in the Paris olympic Games.
Debbie Jevans, chair of the All England Club, said discussions are underway with Murray, 38, and his team, with hopes of unveiling the statue by 2027, marking the 150th anniversary of the first championship in 1877.
Jevans emphasized murray’s involvement in the project. “We are looking to have a statue of Andy Murray here [at Wimbledon] and we’re working closely with him and his team,” Jevans said. ”The ambition is that we would unveil that at the 150th anniversary of our first championship, which was 1877. He’s got to rightly be very involved in that and he and his team will be.”
A bronze statue of Fred Perry, the last British men’s champion before Murray, was erected at Wimbledon in 1984.
Jevans added that Murray’s moments at the club were “special” and that he deserves to be immortalized.”Now he’s retired, we’re very much looking at how we can embrace him, for him to be a part of the club in the long term,” she said.
What’s next
The All England Club will continue working with murray and his team to finalize plans for the statue, aiming for a 2027 unveiling to coincide with a notable milestone in Wimbledon’s history.