LONDON — In a nod to his remarkable contributions to tennis, two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is set to collaborate on the creation of a statue in his honor for the 150th anniversary of the prestigious grass-court tournament in 2027.
Wimbledon officials confirmed plans on Tuesday to unveil the likeness of the British tennis icon during the 2027 competition.
“We believe it’s appropriate for Andy to be deeply involved in this process, alongside his team,” stated Debbie Jevans, the chairwoman of the All England Club.
Murray achieved a historic feat in 2013 when he ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a male singles champion by defeating Novak Djokovic in the tournament’s final. He bolstered his legacy with a second win at Wimbledon in 2016, overcoming Milos Raonic for his third Grand Slam singles title.
The idea for Murray’s statue was inspired by a recent tribute to Rafael Nadal, who was honored at Roland-Garros, where he has claimed 14 French Open championships. Murray was present at the ceremony.
“We admired the way Roland-Garros celebrated Rafael Nadal with a special plaque,” Jevans explained. “This led us to contemplate the best way to honor Andy.”
Notably, a bronze statue commemorating Fred Perry, the previous British men’s champion who secured his singles title in 1936, was installed at Wimbledon in 1984, precisely 50 years after his initial triumph.
Marking the calendar, the 2025 Wimbledon tournament is slated to begin on a Monday.