Kate Middleton shares special message for Andy Murray, says ‘his incredible Wimbledon career is coming to an end’

Washington (US), July 7: Princess of Wales Kate Middleton penned a heartfelt message to Andy Murray after the tennis legend’s final match at Wimbledon. The special message came as he was diagnosed with cancer, People reported.

She posted the message on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Instagram account. Kate wrote: “An incredible Wimbledon career comes to an end. You should be so proud @andymurray. On behalf of all of us, thank you!” read her Instagram Stories message, which she signed with a “C” for Catherine, who is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Murray, 37, played one of his final matches at Wimbledon on July 5. Murray, 37, played one of his final matches at Wimbledon on Friday, July 5. He was emotional after a tribute to his achievements and the announcement of his retirement.

“It’s hard because I would like to continue playing but I can’t,” he said of the bittersweet farewell to the sport. “Physically, it’s too hard now. All the injuries have accumulated and, as I said, they have not been insignificant.”

Princess Kate, 42, and Murray have been friends for many years. In 2023, the tennis star gave the Princess of Wales a silent wink after a match against Ryan Peniston. Murray referenced her and Roger Federer in the crowd during his on-court remarks, People reported.

Three years earlier, during the pandemic, Kate and Murray had collaborated on a surprise video call with young tennis players from Bond Primary School in south London.

At the time, Murray explained to students why he chose tennis as a career. “It was one of the few things I was good at,” he said. “I did it because I loved it, because I had fun.”

Kate has attended Wimbledon every year since her marriage to Prince William in 2011, with the exception of the 2013 edition, which she missed when a doctor advised her to take it easy before giving birth to Prince George.

That year, Murray became the first British man to win the Grand Slam in almost 80 years, winning back-to-back Grand Slam titles.

Although she missed out on both of her Grand Slam titles, she did get to watch Murray win his third title in 2016, according to People.

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