LTA denies snubbing Andy and Jamie Murray, launches new Murray Trophy

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has named a new tournament after the Murray family after rejecting suggestions they “snubbed” the family when they excluded them from the recent LTA rebrand.
Eyebrows were raised in April when the LTA failed to mention or use any images of Andy, Jamie or Judy Murray during their Tennis Opened Up rebrand.
This despite Andy being a three-time Grand Slam singles winner and Jamie a two-time men’s doubles major champion and four-time mixed doubles winner. Mother Judy, meanwhile, was a former Fed Cup captain and also trained both her sons during the early stages of their careers.
However, the LTA is rebuilding the relationship with the family as they have launched the Murray Trophy, a Challenger Tour event that will take place in September with Jamie set to feature in the doubles.
“The feedback out of that was a bit of a storm in a teacup,” LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd is quoted as saying in The Telegraph. “There is absolutely no snub of Andy or Jamie. I think Andy and Jamie’s desire for a legacy and for tennis to thrive goes beyond a photograph.
“It’s about doing the right things, putting our money in the right places, and capitalising on the fantastic career that they’ve both had. Those are the conversations we’re having with Jamie, with Andy and his team, with Judy [Murray, the family matriarch].
“We are announcing that the ATP Challenger in Glasgow will be called the Murray Trophy – we’ve been working with Jamie on that for the last 18 months. The dialogue with the Murrays I’d say is as open and constructive as it’s ever been.”
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
More from Tennis365:
Latest
-
ATP Tour
Roger Federer hopes to return to ‘100 per cent’ fitness in time for Wimbledon
Federer has needed two operations to correct a long-standing knee issue.
-
WTA Tour
On This Day in 2016: Maria Sharapova reveals positive drugs test
The five-time Grand Slam winner would ultimately be banned from tennis for 15 months.
-
News
Francisco Cerundolo eyeing remarkable family first ahead of Argentina Open final
Cerundolo is looking to emulate his younger brother Juan Manuel by winning his first ATP title.
-
WTA Tour
Classy Petra Kvitova in dominant form as she eases to Qatar Open title
Petra Kvitova stormed to her 28th career title and second at the Qatar Open win with a 6-2, 6-1 rout of Garbine Muguruza in Doha.
-
ATP Tour
WATCH: Roger Federer practices in Doha as he learns his fate in the draw
Roger Federer could face a clash against Britain’s Dan Evans in the first match of his comeback event in Doha.
-
ATP Tour
Andrey Rublev’s stunning run of form continues as beats Stefanos Tsitsipas
Andrey Rublev stirmed into his fourth straight ATP 500 final with a 6-3, 7-6(2) victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Rotterdam.
-
ATP Tour
Roger Federer sends fans crazy with a social media post ahead of his return to action
The moment Roger Federer fans have waited almost a years to see is nearly here as he prepares to return to action next week.
-
WTA Tour
Garbine Muguruza into the final in Qatar after Victoria Azarenka pulls out
Victoria Azarenka withdrew ahead of the Qatar Total Open semi-finals to send Garbine Muguruza.
-
ATP Tour
Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up showdown with Andrey Rublev in Rotterdam
Stefanos Tsitsipas is into the semi-finals of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam.
-
News
Lawn Tennis Association determined to show commitment to inclusion and diversity
Seven people from diverse backgrounds have been appointed to the LTA Council.