LONDON — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is set to collaborate on creating a statue of himself, commemorating the grass-court tournament’s 150th anniversary in 2027.
Officials from Wimbledon announced on Tuesday their plans to unveil the statue of the esteemed British tennis player during the 2027 championship.
“His involvement is essential, and he along with his team will play a significant role in this project,” stated Debbie Jevans, chairwoman of the All England Club.
Murray ended a 77-year drought for British men’s singles champions in 2013 when he triumphed over Novak Djokovic in the final.
The Scotsman captured his second title, marking his third Grand Slam singles win overall, in the 2016 final against Milos Raonic.
A notable influence for the statue project is the tribute to Rafael Nadal, which Murray attended this month at Roland-Garros, celebrating Nadal’s remarkable achievement of 14 French Open titles.
“We drew inspiration from Rafa Nadal’s plaque unveiling at Roland-Garros, which was incredibly special,” Jevans remarked. “But we also pondered, what would be fitting for Andy?”
A bronze statue honoring Fred Perry, the last British men’s champion before Murray in 1936, was established at Wimbledon in 1984, celebrating 50 years since his first singles title.
The 2025 Wimbledon tournament kicks off on Monday.
