July 4th 2024.
In 2019, tennis fans were treated to a unique and exciting match when Andy Murray and Serena Williams teamed up to play mixed doubles. The British tennis legend, known for his advocacy for gender equality in sports, was hailed as an "icon" by Wimbledon 2024 star Coco Gauff.
One of Murray's most memorable moments was at Wimbledon 2017, when he corrected a journalist who had mistakenly stated that Sam Querrey was the first US player to reach a major semi-final since 2009. Murray made sure to remind the reporter that they were only referring to male players, as the Williams sisters had achieved great success on the female side of the sport.
Murray's mother, Judy, proudly shared her son's actions on social media, and this was not the first time he had stood up for women's sports. Gauff, who had just won her second-round match, expressed her admiration for Murray in her post-match press conference, mentioning how he had corrected reporters on statistics and defended women's achievements in the sport.
As the current US Open champion and seeded second at Wimbledon, Gauff is grateful for Murray's support and his mother's advocacy for gender equality in sports. She sees Murray as a fighter and admires his dedication to giving his all in every match, whether it's on Centre Court or at a lower-level ITF tournament.
However, it's unfortunate that Murray's career has been plagued by injuries and he was unable to have one last healthy match at Wimbledon. Nevertheless, he continues to inspire and make an impact in the sport, and Gauff hopes his doubles match with his brother will go well.
Looking back to 2014, Murray made headlines when he announced that Amelie Mauresmo would be his new coach. Unfortunately, Mauresmo faced sexist comments from some within the tennis community, with Australian player Marinko Matosevic even calling Murray "politically correct" for hiring a female coach.
In response, Murray stated that if being a feminist means fighting for equal treatment between men and women, then he is proud to be one. He has always been a strong advocate for gender equality in sports, and his decision to work with Mauresmo only further solidified this stance.
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