Andy Murray beaten in Wimbledon men's doubles

Jul 4, 2024 - 21:59
Andy Murray beaten in Wimbledon men's doubles
Andy Murray(right) with his brother, Jamie after the defeat.

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Andy Murray was given a hero's reception as he began his final Wimbledon alongside his brother Jamie but the Centre Court crowd could not inspire them to victory.

Playing together in men's doubles at the All England Club for the first time, the pair had hoped to write a memorable last chapter in an incredible story.

But the two-time former singles champion and seven-time Grand Slam doubles champion Jamie were beaten 7-6 (8-6) 6-4 by Australian duo Rinky Hijikata and John Peers.

Murray's final rodeo on the most important stage of all has arrived. Denied the chance to play singles by his troublesome back, the Scot fittingly signed up for a fraternal pairing before adding mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu.