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Andy Murray sends four-word message amid Wimbledon absence as classy gesture made
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British tennis legend Andy Murray has sent a classy four-word message during day two of Wimbledon 2025. The two-time former champion recently saw his coaching role with Novak Djokovic end after their surprise link-up earlier this year. The pair agreed to extend their partnership indefinitely after January's Australian Open, but the Serbian superstar went on to suffer several poor results, including four first-round exits, before they subsequently agreed to end their coaching relationship. Both players were reunited at Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam of the tennis calendar, in June alongside fellow legend Roger Federer. The three men were in attendance for an emotional ceremony on Court Philippe Chatrier in tribute to 14-time winner Rafael Nadal, who retired last year. Djokovic is now the sole survivor of tennis's 'big four' era and will begin his bid for a men's record-equalling eighth title at the All England Club on Tuesday. The world No.6 faces France's Alexander Muller. But despite another busy day at SW19 on Tuesday, Murray still took the time to send his best wishes elsewhere. The three-time Grand Slam winner clearly also has eyes on The Open golf tournament - which starts on Thursday, July 17. "Come on the Poulters!!! @IanJamesPoulter @TheOpen," he wrote on X , formerly known as Twitter. Murray has mainly focused on golf since retiring from tennis after playing doubles at last summer's Olympic Games in Paris with fellow Brit Dan Evans. However, the 38-year-old has not been able to get away from tennis completely. Murray was seen competing against reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in a pre-tournament golf feature on the tournament's YouTube channel. Alcaraz shared a video to his seven million Instagram followers of Murray draining a putt, captioned: "He made the eagle putt, but didn’t beat me [tongue out emoji]." Murray responded in typically witty fashion, saying: "I'd like to congratulate your partner Juan Carlos on an excellent performance as without him you would have been in a lot of trouble." Alcaraz, meanwhile, endured a nervy start on Monday to his bid for a third straight Wimbledon title. The Spaniard was taken to five sets in the opening round against Italian Fabio Fognini. "I’m getting mature and I know how to deal with some situations," he said after his 4hr 37min marathon on centre court. "I always say that the champions always find a way. I really want to see myself in that [list] of champions. I really want to put myself like a champion that always finds a way to win. "I’ve been playing really, really tough matches the last year, the last year in this tournament. Just really proud that I always find a way. "Today I did it, even though Fabio was playing great tennis. Just really proud to overcome the problem, to overcome the tough moments." While Murray's mother, Judy was in the Royal Box on Tuesday, Andy is yet to make an appearance at this year's tournament. He explained in an interview with GQ in June why he is more attracted to the idea of coaching rather than punditry work. "I’m not thinking daily that I need to tweet something today, or somehow remain relevant," he said when asked whether he feels the need to remain in the public eye. "That’s why I'm much more interested in the idea of coaching, because I feel like I’d actually really be helping someone. Whereas with punditry, it can be harmful. "If I go and work at, let’s say Wimbledon, you start getting asked questions about British players like Jack Draper." He added: "I know when the British ex–tennis players would talk about my tennis and what I should be doing. Because you respect them, you listen to what they’re saying – but it’s not always the same as what your coach is telling you."
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