Andy Murray and brother Jamie beaten in men's doubles as Sue Barker leads tributes to British star on Wimbledon farewell

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By Liam Morgan

Published: 15:51 EDT, 4 July 2024 | Updated: 15:59 EDT, 4 July 2024

Andy Murray and his relative Jamie were beaten successful nan men's doubles connected Centre Court arsenic nan British tennis legend's Wimbledon farewell began pinch a defeat.

The 2 Murrays went down 7-6, 6-4 to Australian duo Rinky Hijikata and John Peers. 

But nan title itself was secondary to nan tributes paid to Murray, who is playing his last Wimbledon, aft nan match.


Retired BBC tennis anchor and erstwhile subordinate Sue Barker, 68, made a comeback to salary tribute to Murray connected Centre arsenic fans roseate to applaud nan two-time champion.

Murray was visibly affectional arsenic he was shown a video including messages from nan likes of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, pinch his woman Kim Sears among those successful nan crowd.

Andy Murray and Jamie Murray were beaten successful nan mixed doubles by Australian duo Rinky Hijikata and John Peers

Fans gave Murray, who withdrew from nan singles but is playing nan mixed doubles pinch Emma Raducanu, a opinionated ovation arsenic nan British prima wiped tears from his eyes.

A big of tennis greats were besides presented, specified arsenic Djokovic, John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova.

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