When you’ve made history on Centre Court more than once, it’s only fitting that you get a lasting tribute.
And for Andy Murray, that tribute is set to take the form of a statue—one he’ll have a hand in shaping himself.
A Long-Awaited Honor for a British Tennis Hero
Andy Murray, now 38, has long been considered one of Britain’s greatest sporting icons.
He broke a 77-year drought when he won Wimbledon in 2013, becoming the first British man to lift the singles trophy since Fred Perry.
Add to that another Wimbledon title in 2016 and Olympic gold on the same court in 2012, and it’s no surprise that Wimbledon has been planning a tribute for years.
Back in 2019, then-chief executive Richard Lewis confirmed that a statue was always on the cards. It’s just been a matter of timing.
A Tribute Fit for a Champion—And He’s Involved
The exciting part? Murray isn’t just getting a statue—he’ll be directly involved in the design process.
Wimbledon’s current chair, Debbie Jevans, shared that plans are now moving forward, with the goal of unveiling the statue in time for the All England Club’s 150th anniversary in 2027.
Speaking on the Performance People podcast, Jevans reflected on how other tributes—like Rafael Nadal’s plaque at Roland Garros—helped spark the final push:
“We looked at Rafa Nadal having that sort of plaque unveiled to him at Roland Garros, and we thought: ‘What do we want for Andy?’”
A Career Worth Celebrating
Wimbledon already paid tribute to Murray last year when he played what could be his final match at the tournament.
There was a heartfelt moment on Centre Court with fellow players and an interview with Sue Barker—a kind of informal farewell.
But the statue will be something far more permanent.
“It will be lovely and really special,” Jevans said. “He’s got to rightly be very involved in that, and he and his team will be.”
Joining the Legends
Once unveiled, Murray’s statue will stand alongside that of Fred Perry, who received his own tribute back in 1984.
Virginia Wade, the last British woman to win a singles title at Wimbledon, was honored with a bust in 2004.
Other former champions like Kitty Godfree, Dorothy Round, Angela Mortimer, and Ann Jones have also been recognized over the years.
Now it’s Murray’s turn to take his place among the legends—on the very grounds where he made history.
A Nod from Fellow Icons
Calls for a statue have come not only from fans but also from tennis royalty.
Both John McEnroe and Billie Jean King have praised Murray for transforming British tennis and inspiring a new generation.
McEnroe even noted that Murray had changed “the way people look at British tennis.”
Murray Already Honored at Queen’s Club
This isn’t the first time Murray’s achievements have been immortalized.
Just recently, the Queen’s Club—where he scored his first ATP win and enjoyed some of his greatest successes—renamed its Centre Court the Andy Murray Arena.
Always quick with a dry quip, Murray joked at the ceremony, “Whoever decided to name the stadium—I’m very grateful.”
He added, “This tournament was where I won my first match on the ATP Tour.
It was my most successful event, and I always loved coming back here at the start of the British summer.”
Looking Ahead to 2027
As Wimbledon prepares to mark its 150th anniversary in 2027, Murray’s legacy will finally be cast in bronze—right where it all began.
And while his playing days may be winding down, the impact he’s made on British sport is only becoming more permanent.
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