Follow usAndy Murray will partner with fellow Briton Emma Raducanu in the Wimbledon mixed doubles tournament after the pair were awarded a wildcard, organizers announced on Wednesday.
Murray, a two-time singles champion, is playing in his final Wimbledon but had to withdraw from the singles competition on Tuesday due to a back injury.
Despite his injury, Murray is still competing in the men’s doubles alongside his brother Jamie. The pairing with Raducanu, a rising star who won the US Open in 2021, is highly anticipated and adds an exciting dynamic to the tournament as both players are well-respected and have garnered significant support from British fans.
Wimbledon have announced that Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will be entering this year’s Mixed Doubles Championship as wild cards 🎾 pic.twitter.com/bqeXa3umEQ
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Murray’s decision to play in the mixed doubles offers him an opportunity to leave a lasting impression in his final Wimbledon appearance, while Raducanu’s participation will be closely watched as she continues to bounce back from multiple surgeries and continues her way back to the top in WTA.
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