Nick Kyrgios reveals which other tennis player deserves a Grand Slam statue after news of Andy Murray tribute set for Wimbledon
Published 10/07/2025 at 07:27 GMT+1
Wimbledon will honour Britain's former champion Andy Murray with a statue and hopes to unveil it in 2027. Former Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios has welcomed that news, and has also revealed which other tennis star he thinks deserves a similar honour. Kyrgios will be providing expert and entertaining analysis for both Wimbledon singles finals live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
'He's top five of all time' - Kyrgios says 'role model' Murray deserves Wimbledon statue
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Nick Kyrgios has welcomed the news that Wimbledon will honour Andy Murray with a statue and now believes another star player should have the same tribute.
The All England Club are planning to unveil Murray's statue in 2027, to honour the Scot who won the men's singles title in 2013 and 2016.
Murray ended a 77-year British wait for a Wimbledon men's singles title with his first success.
He also lost in the 2012 final and made four semi-finals at the Grand Slam.
"I definitely agree that Andy Murray deserves a statue, I think what he's done for British tennis is amazing," Kyrgios said ahead of providing expert and entertaining analysis on special 'Wimbledon Watchalong' shows for the singles finals, which you can watch live from 15:30 UK time on Saturday and Sunday on TNT Sports and discovery+.
"Literally everyone looks up to him. I look up to him. I think he's been such a great role model in tennis and, for me, he's top five of all time.
"I just hope they get the statue right. Every time someone gets a statue, it's a bit iffy if they look like a player. I hope they get Murray right, because he's got a very unique kind of look."
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Murray won the first of his three Grand Slam titles at the US Open in 2012, and also claimed Olympic gold at the London Games of 2012 and at Rio 2016.
He led Britain to Davis Cup glory in 2015 and is widely considered to be one of the greatest ever sportspeople from his country.
Now he will have his own statue at one of the world's most famous sporting venues.
Australian Kyrgios, Wimbledon runner-up in 2022, believes one of his compatriots should receive a similar honour.
"Who else deserves it? I think Lleyton Hewitt probably deserves one in Australia, around the Australian Open," Kyrgios said.
"We'll see if that ever comes to light."
Hewitt won the US Open men's singles title in 2001 and then became Wimbledon champion the following year. He was Australian Open runner-up in 2005 and spent 80 weeks as world No. 1.
Hewitt won 30 singles titles on the ATP Tour and is certainly considered to be a great of Australian sport.
He was courtside at Wimbledon this month to watch his son, Cruz, win on his debut at the tournament.
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Cruz Hewitt in action at Wimbledon
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Cruz Hewitt, 16, beat Savva Rybkin 6-1 6-2 in the first round of the boys' competition.
Cruz said his father was "proud" to watch him win his first-ever match at Wimbledon.
"It was a great feeling. I've watched my dad play here for many years, and I've always wanted to play on these courts, so I was enjoying every moment," he told the Sydney Morning Herald.
"Dad was proud. It was great to have him there. [It's always been] me watching him, and he just said, 'Now you can finally play on the courts and enjoy it', so it was a great day."
Cruz also revealed how he tries to "rip the forehand" just like fellow Aussie Kyrgios.
"I've been thinking about Nick – he’s got a good forehand, too, so I guess it’s good to have the similarities. But I’d love to have his serve."
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