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All the feels! Sophia, Edie Murray watch dad Andy in farewell Wimbledon with uncle Jamie

Even in defeat Thursday, Andy Murray's final home major appearance added another special chapter to his storied career.

ByBaseline Staff

Published Jul 04, 2024

On Thursday, Andy Murray took Centre Court alongside brother Jamie Murray to officially launch his final Wimbledon campaign.

The Brits were welcomed to a roaring standing ovation inside a packed house as the first team to enter the iconic venue. Opponents John Peers and Rinky Hijikata followed.

Among those in the Murray box on hand for the emotional occasion: Andy’s two eldest children, Sophia and Edie. The two were, of course, joined by their mum Kim and grandmother Judy.

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Win or lose, this family is as proud as one gets.

Win or lose, this family is as proud as one gets.

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In the end, the scoreboard didn’t reflect a win. Hijikata and Peers prevailed, 7-6 (6), 6-4. Appause, laughs and lots of tears followed during a beautiful tribute that saw Sue Barker step out of retirement to interview the three-time major champion.

The likes of Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Lleyton Hewitt and Martina Navratilova helped send off the future Hall of Famer. Murray’s tournament isn’t over yet, assuming his body holds up to play mixed doubles with countrywoman Emma Raducanu.

A look at some photo highlights from the scene:

The veteran watchers perhaps point out where their loved ones will soon emerge.

The veteran watchers perhaps point out where their loved ones will soon emerge.

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Stepping out from the iconic entrance/exit.

Stepping out from the iconic entrance/exit.

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Acknowledging the warm welcome.

Acknowledging the warm welcome.

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Before the coin toss, the brothers waved to their support system. Edie was ready for the moment.

Before the coin toss, the brothers waved to their support system. Edie was ready for the moment.

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These two have shared the court many times during their careers that include leading Great Britain to the 2015 Davis Cup title.

These two have shared the court many times during their careers that include leading Great Britain to the 2015 Davis Cup title.

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Aussies Hijikata and Peers are both former men's doubles major winners.

Aussies Hijikata and Peers are both former men's doubles major winners.

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Go on, Kim Cheers!

Go on, Kim Cheers! 

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Their winning opponents were classy as could be.

Their winning opponents were classy as could be.

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A legendary reprise! The retired Sue Barker stepped back in to pay tribute to Murray before interviewing him one last time.

A legendary reprise! The retired Sue Barker stepped back in to pay tribute to Murray before interviewing him one last time.

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Watching a moving video piece that was played inside the venue.

Watching a moving video piece that was played inside the venue.

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Understandably fighting back tears at times, including when thanking wife Kim, Murray also brought laughs with his usual sense of humor.

Understandably fighting back tears at times, including when thanking wife Kim, Murray also brought laughs with his usual sense of humor.

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Murray embraces Djokovic after making his way down the line of past and current players who were present.

Murray embraces Djokovic after making his way down the line of past and current players who were present.

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Before walking off, Andy returned to share one last extended hug with Jamie.

Before walking off, Andy returned to share one last extended hug with Jamie.

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