Wimbledon champ Andy Murray to be honored with statue on tournament’s 150th birthday

Murray, who ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a home champion in men’s singles, will help design the statue set to be unveiled in 2027.

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LONDON (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is to help design a statue of himself to mark the grass-court tournament’s 150th anniversary in 2027.

Wimbledon organizers said Tuesday they aim to unveil the statue of the British tennis great during the 2027 edition.

“He’s got to rightly be very involved in that and him and his team will be,” the All England Club chairwoman Debbie Jevans said.

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Murray ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a home champion in men’s singles in 2013 when he beat Novak Djokovic in the final.

The Scotsman won a second title—and his third Grand Slam singles title overall—in the 2016 final against Milos Raonic.

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An inspiration for the statue project is the way Rafael Nadal was honored, with Murray in attendance, this month at Roland Garros where he won 14 French Open titles.

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“We looked at Rafa Nadal having that sort of plaque unveiled to him at Roland-Garros which was all very special,” Jevans said. “But we thought, what do we want for Andy?”

A bronze statue of Fred Perry, the previous British men’s champion before Murray in 1936, was put up at Wimbledon in 1984 marking 50 years after his first singles title at the tournament.

The 2025 tournament at Wimbledon starts Monday.

Wimbledon champ Andy Murray to help design statue of himself for tournament’s 150th birthday in 2027

The Business of Tennis

Holger Rune’s official store features signed smashed racquets on sale for $7,000

Shop Holger Rune is now live—and almost completely sold out—with a portion of its profits to be set aside for charity.

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Calling all Holger Rune super fans and tennis collectors!

The Danish No. 1 has just launched an official online store, and his first offerings are already a collector’s dream. Match-worn gear, from hats to shirts and even full kits and racquets—all signed and verified for authenticity—are on sale at Shop Holger Rune, alongside posters, cards, children’s books and more.

The 22-year-old took to social media over the weekend to share details of the project, which he says will help fans “get closer to my world.”

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“To everyone who follows my journey, watches my matches, sends messages, and supports me—this is for you,” Rune wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Your support means everything. Launching this shop is my way of sharing a bit more of my journey with you.

“You’ll find personally signed gear—from books, rackets, and posters to tees, caps, and more. It’s also a creative space where I’ll be sharing unique products in the future that I use in practice, during matches, and off the court.

“Thanks for being part of the journey.”

“Launching this shop is my way of sharing a bit more of my journey with you,” Rune wrote in a social media message.

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Among the most unique items are five, match-used Babolat Pure Aero 98 racquets—two of which have been completely smashed by the player during a match. The broken racquets, which will be signed by Rune before shipment, are still available for $7,066 (USD), while the unbroken ones will set you back about $5,888.

Full Nike outfits that Rune wore to tournaments like Monte Carlo, Queen’s Club and the US Open were listed for $207 and signed white Nike hats for $189. Fans will have to act fast to get in on the action, as many items have already sold out.

According to the world No. 8, the shop is a family affair with his older sister Alma at the helm and in charge of the day-to-day affairs. A portion of the profits will also be set aside for charity, Rune adds.

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“We’ll be selling a number of different things, including personal items that have meant a lot to me so far in my career. Now I hope that others can benefit from them,” Rune said in a statement.

“Part of the profits will go to various charity projects that have a special place in my heart—including Børns Vilkår, for which I am a proud ambassador.”

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If you missed out on Rune’s first merch drop, there’s no need to worry as he’s promised there are “more items coming.” In the meantime, check out Tennis.com’s Geared Up series to learn more about his on-court apparel and gear.

After his quarterfinal finish at The Queen’s Club in London, Rune will be back in action at Wimbledon which kicks off on Monday, June 30.

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