How the tennis community welcomed back ‘Scottish No 2’ Andy Murray
He may not have won his comeback match, but Andy Murray still received a warm welcome back.
The 31-year-old made his return to tennis after 11 months on the sidelines, going down in three tough sets to Nick Kyrgios in the opening round of the Queen’s Club Championships.
Here’s the official welcome back video from the Fever-Tree Championships, featuring words of encouragement from his brother Jamie and a few others.
Welcome back, @andy_murray.
Tennis has missed you. pic.twitter.com/YHOHyv8S15
— Fever-Tree Championships (@QueensTennis) June 19, 2018
British Tennis has his walk down the steps.
Welcome back @andy_murray!
Not a bad reception @QueensTennis #BackTheBrits pic.twitter.com/jzEL26Wgjf
— British Tennis (@BritishTennis) June 19, 2018
A Tennis TV video.
He’s back!
Standing O for 5-time #QueensTennis champion @andy_murray as he takes the court for the first time in 11 months.
Watch Murray v Kyrgios live now https://t.co/3vvQfoJmv9 pic.twitter.com/oxR3Q0g3kZ
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 19, 2018
His mother Judy.
Once a warrior, always a warrior.
@QueensTennis ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LCTHmvznxX— judy murray (@JudyMurray) June 19, 2018
His coach Jamie Delgado.
Great to see @andy_murray on court after 1 year..very few players could of performed as well as he did… very few.. pic.twitter.com/k53EyHYG3D
— jamie delgado (@DelgadoJamie) June 19, 2018
WTA star Elina Svitolina.
Sooooo good to see @andy_murray back playing again
— Elina Svitolina (@ElinaSvitolina) June 19, 2018
His racket sponsor Head.
The love for the game is stronger than any obstacle. Welcome back @andy_murray! #QueensTennis pic.twitter.com/0Qe8sy4neP
— HEAD Tennis (@head_tennis) June 19, 2018
Nick Kyrgios after the match.
It was special seeing you back out there @andymurray result aside you are a legend of our sport nothing but love, goodluck lad ☀️❄️☝ https://t.co/rSd8HCDwKr
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) June 20, 2018
@charliepeeled was at Queen’s Club for Murray’s comeback match.
English crowd at Queen’s Club give huge welcome to Andy Murray. In his first game back from July 2017 injury he takes on @NickKyrgios pic.twitter.com/uQOOdLAMF0
— Charlie Peel (@charliepeeled) June 19, 2018
Another angle of the walk.
Andy (@TennisTV ) pic.twitter.com/4qY0fCEZ6d
— doublefault28 (@doublefault28) June 19, 2018
Tennis coaching great Paul Annacone.
Winning has many definitions and with it multiple meanings , terrific to see @andy_murray back on court yesterday, welcome home #stayhealthy
— Paul Annacone (@paul_annacone) June 20, 2018
Views from the fans.
He’s a fighter & we’re so proud of him Welcome Back ANDY
— Beautymate Shara (@Sharada_95) June 19, 2018
No matter how nick is playing, @andy_murray has moved really well! Played some great shots! And his epic come ons are back! Welcome back andy!
— Zainab Walji (@xenon21) June 19, 2018
I have actual tears. Welcome back, Sir Andy Murray#QueensTennis
— Jordyn Kollmorgen (@jkollmorgen54) June 19, 2018
Joy joy deep joy welcome back @andy_murray. Im on my hols in Canada walking round a museum missed most exhibits trying to keep up with the match. Well worth it
— Diane Campbell (@backbay09) June 19, 2018
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