Andy Murray revealed in tears that he missed his grandmother’s funeral to play in the Davis Cup. An incredible revelation and a very special dedication for the victory. The British champion decided to tell everyone about a truly sad personal story that happened in the last few hours.
In the post match interview, Murray explained: “It’s a difficult day for me.
It’s actually my grandmother’s funeral. I feel bad for my family that I can’t be there. Grandma, this win is for you.”The 36-year-old thus left new proof of how much love he has for tennis and for representing his country in an official competition.
The Glasgow native was moved and burst into tears when he explained what had happened. The Scot lost his beloved paternal grandmother Ellen, the mother of his father Willie. Despite the tragic event that struck and inevitably shook him, Andy found the energy to play the match and win it.
After a first set lost in a tie-break against the Swiss Leandro Riedi, the winner of three Grand Slam titles reacted and won the next two sets 6-4, giving the first point to Great Britain.Here is the video released on Twitter, which inevitably went viral around the web:
