Andy Murray At Wimbledon: Record, History & Statue

One of the most successful players of his era, we remember Andy Murray and his impact at Wimbledon over the years.

Andy Murray, like Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski before him, experienced heartache at Wimbledon. Unlike his predecessors, Murray overcame that agony to become the first British man to win the singles title at the All England Club since the last of Fred Perry’s three titles in 1936.

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Competing with three of the greatest players of all-time during his peak, Murray was never a clear tennis betting favourite to lift the iconic gold trophy on Centre Court.

The Scot more than held his own on the grass, though, and was one of very few players to break up the dominance of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal.

A ferocious competitor with dry wit and irrepressible commitment to his craft, Murray was adored by the Wimbledon crowds from his debut in 2005 through to his final appearance in 2023 (when he was a long way from being a legitimate betting option in outright markets).

Andy Murray Wimbledon Record

Murray competed in 15 editions of Wimbledon, starting with a run to the third round in 2005. He won 82% of his matches overall and was a two-time Wimbledon champion (2013 and 2016) after losing the final in 2012.

The Scot reached the semi-finals or better on seven occasions, making him the most successful Wimbledon player outside of the big three in the Federer-Djokovic-Nadal era.

Federer beat Murray in four sets in the 2012 final after Murray took the opening set. Murray’s next two finals were won in straight sets against Djokovic and Milos Raonic, respectively.

In 2013, Murray became the first British man to win the singles title since Perry in 1936. Only seven players in Wimbledon history have won more matches than Murray at the All England Club.

• 2005 – Third Round
• 2006 – Second Round
• 2007 – Absent
• 2008 – Quarter-finals
• 2009 – Semi-finals
• 2010 – Semi-finals
• 2011 – Semi-finals
• 2012 – Runner-up
• 2013 – Champion
• 2014 – Quarter-finals
• 2015 – Semi-finals
• 2016 – Champion
• 2017 – Quarter-finals
• 2018 – Absent
• 2019 – Absent
• 2020 – Not held
• 2021 – Third round
• 2022 – Second round
• 2023 – Third round

Andy Murray Wimbledon Finals

• 2012 – Lost 4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4 to Roger Federer
• 2013 – Beat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4
• 2016 – Beat Milos Raonic 6–4, 7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–2)

Wimbledon Statue

Former Wimbledon chief executive Richard Lewis announced in an interview in 2019 that there will be a statue of Murray at the All England Club once he stops playing. Murray, who retired officially in 2024, is expected to have a statue on the grounds by 2027.

Perry was honoured with a bronze statue in 1984, which was 50 years after his first singles title.

Debbie Jevans, chair of the All England Club, spoke on a podcast about the plans for a statue.

“We are looking to have a statue of Andy Murray here [at Wimbledon] and we’re working closely with him and his team.

“The ambition is that we would unveil that at the 150th anniversary of our first championship, which was 1877. He’s got to rightly be very involved in that and he and his team will be.”

After an underwhelming statue was unveiled in Shanghai, Murray is optimistic Wimbledon’s effort will be a more accurate likeness.

“I would expect that with Wimbledon and their attention to detail that it will be great.

“I’m very proud, there’s not many statues around the grounds there, and I always remember seeing the Fred Perry statue when I’ve walked around the grounds and gone to train and practise there over the years. It will be very special.”

Knighthood

Andy Murray became Sir Andy Murray in 2019. He received the honour in 2016 in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, but didn’t have the ceremony at Buckingham Palace until three years later.

The knighthood was received for services to tennis and charity following his second Wimbledon win.

While he spoke of his pride on the day, Murray reflected that it was perhaps a bit earlier to be knighted during an interview in 2023.

“I haven’t got anything from it yet. It’s strange to be honest. I was grateful for the recognition and everything but I also felt a bit uncomfortable with it because of my age. I always thought calling people ‘Sir’ was reserved for teachers or your elders and I felt very young to have that title.

“It was really young. It’s probably something that if it had come after my career it might have been better. I’ve always felt a bit uncomfortable with that title.”