Andy Murray is set to make his return to the UK grass courts next Monday, an occasion highlighted by a temporary stadium being named in his honor.
The Queen’s Club in south-west London will host its first WTA event in 52 years next week, immediately preceding the annual ATP men’s tournament.
A temporary fan seating area, currently under construction at the Barons Court site, will be officially named the ‘Andy Murray Arena’. This gesture recognizes the British sports legend and two-time Wimbledon champion.
LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd released a statement saying: “Andy is the greatest tennis player our country has ever produced and a true giant of British sport.”
He added: “We are proud to name the arena at our Queen`s Club tournament in his honor.”
Murray, who recently concluded a coaching role with Novak Djokovic, is scheduled to attend the arena`s unveiling ceremony on Monday.
This marks his first appearance on grass courts since last year`s Wimbledon Championships and his official retirement.
The 38-year-old formally retired following the Paris 2024 Olympics. He received a farewell celebration on Wimbledon’s Centre Court last July.
The Scottish player holds a record five Queen’s singles titles, achieved between 2009 and 2016.
Additionally, in 2019, just five months after undergoing career-saving hip resurfacing surgery, he won the doubles title there with Feliciano Lopez.
For the upcoming tournament, Wimbledon will replace line judges with Electronic Line Calling technology.
This automated system will also be implemented at Queen’s for both the WTA and ATP events.
In contrast to his contemporary Roger Federer, who has largely stepped away from the sport since retiring, Murray has remained a visible figure at major tennis events.
Beyond his brief coaching stint with Djokovic at the Australian Open, Murray was also present at Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony at the French Open last week, appearing alongside other members of the esteemed “Big Four.”
