sport news Andy Murray to see career recognised at Wimbledon with statue at SW19

Andy Murray to see 'extraordinary career' recognised at Wimbledon as bosses reveal plans for statue at SW19

By Nathan Salt For Mailonline

Published: 12:23 GMT, 13 January 2019 | Updated: 13:22 GMT, 13 January 2019

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Plans are in place to recognise Andy Murray's career with a statue at Wimbledon, a key figure at the All England Club has revealed.

In an emotional press conference on Thursday, Murray broke down in tears as he said pain caused by his ongoing hip injury will see him retire from professional tennis at Wimbledon in the summer - if not sooner. 

The two-time Wimbledon champion has established himself as one of Great Britain's greatest ever sportsmen and bosses at SW19 are ready to recognise that with a statue inside the grounds.  

Two-time winner Andy Murray is to be recognised with a statue at Wimbledon, bosses reveal

Two-time winner Andy Murray is to be recognised with a statue at Wimbledon, bosses reveal

Murray, lifting his 2013 Wimbledon title, would join Fred Perry who has a statue at the grounds

Murray, lifting his 2013

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