The All England Club has announced plans to honour British tennis legend Sir Andy Murray with a statue at Wimbledon, recognising his historic achievements and enduring legacy in the sport.
Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion who triumphed in 2013 and 2016, is set to collaborate personally on the statue’s design. The tribute is expected to be unveiled in 2027, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the Wimbledon Championships.
The decision follows growing calls from fans and tennis greats — including John McEnroe and Billie Jean King — to commemorate the former world number one, who officially retired after representing Team Great Britain at the Paris Olympics in August 2024.
The bronze sculpture will be placed near that of Fred Perry, the last British men’s singles champion before Murray. Perry’s statue was erected in 1984 to mark the 50th anniversary of his first Wimbledon title.
Murray remains one of the most celebrated figures in British sports history, having also won two Olympic gold medals and played a pivotal role in Great Britain’s 2015 Davis Cup victory.
