Judy Murray’s joke has gone viral on social media after Andy Murray retired from tennis on Thursday.
The former world No 1 and Dan Evans lost to American duo Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul last night, with their hopes of winning Olympics gold now over.
Murray has played his last match as a professional tennis player after a career that has seen him win 739 matches, 46 ATP titles and three Grand Slam titles.
After his defeat, the 37-year-old quipped that he’d ‘never even liked tennis anyway’.
Judy Murray’s message on social media has gone viral after Andy Murray lost in the Olympics on Thursday
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And his mother Judy’s own message has gone viral, with the 64-year-old saying: “Me neither.”
At the current time of writing, that tweet has been ‘liked’ by over 20,000 people.
Judy also shared a candid snap of Murray as a five-year-old, while she replied to a montage of her son in action over the years by saying: “Love this.”
Murray had been aiming to win a third gold medal, having previously scaled those heights back in 2012 and 2016.
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But he’s proud of how he performed at the Olympics this summer, despite struggling with a back injury before the competition started.
Sir Keir Starmer has led the tributes to Murray, with the prime minister calling the veteran a ‘true British great’.
“1 Davis Cup, 2 Olympic golds and 3 Grand Slams,” he wrote on X.
“But more than that, thanks @andy_murray for two decades of phenomenal entertainment and sportsmanship.
“A true British great.”
Lawn Tennis Association chief Scott Lloyd has also lavished praise on Murray, saying he’s the greatest tennis player Britain has ever produced.
“Andy is the greatest tennis player ever to come from this country and a giant of British sport,” he said.
“His contribution to the game is immense and has bought us all so many moments of pride.
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Me neither. https://t.co/iLOyuJHQpM
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) August 1, 2024
“He was relentless in his pursuit of excellence and had a single-minded determination to succeed.
“His brilliance on court bought to an end the long wait for a British male singles winner at Wimbledon, brought home Olympic gold and silver medals, and he was the driving force behind Britain’s 2015 Davis Cup success.
“Anyone who ever saw him play knows he put his heart and soul into his performances on the court.
“His incredible work ethic and love for the sport was demonstrated by his repeated returns from injury, when many others would not have had the resolve.
Judy Murray is proud of son Andy Murray after his Olympics defeat
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“Perhaps equal to his on-court success was his attitude in championing equality and diversity right across the sport.
“He is a special role model for tennis in this country and beyond and a unique champion.
“We are proud to name the arena at our tournament at the Queen’s Club after him.”