"I'm in tears" - Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Daria Kasatkina, others come together to honor Andy Murray amid final Wimbledon run

Players pay tribute to Andy Murray (image source: GETTY)
Players pay tribute to Andy Murray (image source: GETTY)

The tennis fraternity came together to pay tribute to Andy Murray after his emotional farewell following his penultimate Wimbledon campaign. The Brit teamed up with his brother Jamie Murray for the gentlemen's doubles campaign but lost 7-6(6), 6-4 in the opening round to the Australian duo of John Peers and Rinky Hijikata.

After the match, there was a ceremony for Murray honoring his illustrious career. He had a special post-match interview conducted by Sue Baker, which ended up being an emotion-filled exchange between the two.

The tennis fraternity poured out its love for Andy Murray after the ceremony on social media. Many players including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Daria Kasatkina, and others paid respect to the Brit. Here are some of the tributes he received:

"Andy best sense of humor ever! Idk if I’m in tears from sadness or from laughing," Daria Kasatkina said.
“Ultimate competitor. My greatest respect, Andy ,” Djokovic said.
"Andy! Such an inspiration and example for everyone! what a career and what a legacy! @andy_murray," Alcaraz said.

Here are some of the messages from other players.

"❤," Gauff said.
"Andyyy We couldn't wish for better support for women's tennis. Thank you for everything, it was a privilege to stand on Center Court tonight. Congratulations on your amazing career. You are amazing @andy_murray ," Swiatek said.
“A legend that you are @andy_murray, and nobody quite like you! The mark you cemented in tennis history will live forever!” Victoria Azarenka said.
"Thank you Andy," Alex de Minaur said.
"Enjoyed our battles over the years. One helluva player and better dude. See you on the golf course my friend," Mardy Fish said.
"The fans love you. The players love and respect you. It was an honor to compete against you and later, to interview you. Enjoy some well deserved rest for one of the hardest workers to play this game," James Blake said.

Danielle Collins reshared Wimbledon's thank you post to her story.

Andy Murray's final Wimbledon campaign will come in the mixed doubles where he will team up with Emma Raducanu

Andy Murray waves to the crowd (image source: GETTY)
Andy Murray waves to the crowd (image source: GETTY)

Andy Murray is not finished with his Wimbledon campaign yet, as the Brit's final participation at SW19 will come in mixed doubles where he will team up with his compatriot Emma Raducanu, who is currently in the third round of women's singles.

Raducanu revealed that it was a no-brainer for her when she was asked and it took her about 10 seconds to agree to partner up with Murray. She said that it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play with him at their home Grand Slam and added that it would be something she would remember for the rest of her life.

“I got asked… and literally it was like 10 seconds, I was like yeah. For me it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. Some things are bigger than just tennis. Some things are a once in a lifetime memory that you’re gonna have for the rest of your life. "
"To play at Wimbledon with Andy Murray.. those things don’t come by. At the end of my life, at the end of my career, when I’m like 70 years old, I know I’m gonna have that memory of playing at Wimbledon with Andy Murray on our home Slam. For me, it was an honor to be asked.”

Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will kick off their campaign against Marcelo Alevaro and Zhang Shuai.

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