Wimbledon will honour Andy Murray with a statue, unveiled during the 2027 150th championship

Wimbledon has announced plans to commemorate Sir Andy Murray with a statue at the All England Club, paying tribute to the two-time champion who famously ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles winner. The sculpture is expected to be unveiled in 2027 to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the first Championships.

Murray, who lifted the trophy in 2013 and 2016, will play an active role in the statue’s design. The All England Club chair, Debbie Jevans, confirmed the plans during an appearance on the ainslie + ainslie Performance People podcast. “We are looking to have a statue of Andy Murray here, and we’re working closely with him and his team,” Jevans said. “The ambition is that we would unveil that at the 150th anniversary of our first Championship, which was in 1877.”

The Scottish star retired from professional tennis after competing at the Paris Olympics last year, ending a remarkable career that saw him inspire a generation. His 2013 Wimbledon triumph made him the first British man to win the title since Fred Perry in 1936.

Jevans emphasised Murray’s involvement in shaping the tribute. “He’s got to rightly be very involved in that, and him and his team will be,” she said. The move follows calls from tennis legends such as John McEnroe and Billie Jean King, who have previously advocated for a permanent tribute to Murray at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon’s decision mirrors similar gestures at other Grand Slam venues. Rafael Nadal, for example, was honoured with a plaque at Roland Garros, marking his record-breaking achievements in Paris. Jevans said organisers debated the most fitting way to celebrate Murray’s legacy. “We looked at Rafa Nadal having that sort of plaque unveiled to him at Roland Garros, which was very special. But we thought, what do we want for Andy?”

Murray received an emotional send-off at last year’s Wimbledon, where he played his final match on Centre Court. A host of former players gathered to pay tribute, with Sue Barker leading the on-court interview that followed. Now, the All England Club hopes to create a permanent reminder of Murray’s contribution to British tennis.

The planned statue will join that of Fred Perry, whose bronze figure has stood at the All England Club since 1984 to mark the 50th anniversary of his first Wimbledon singles crown. Organisers hope Murray’s statue will be unveiled during the 2027 Championships as part of wider celebrations marking 150 years since the tournament’s inception.

Murray’s influence extended far beyond his Grand Slam wins. He became a vocal advocate for equality in sport and an inspiration to young players. His achievements also helped revitalise British tennis, spurring increased investment and participation across all levels.

As anticipation builds towards 2027, fans and tennis figures alike have welcomed Wimbledon’s plans. The exact design and location of the statue are yet to be finalised, with further consultations expected over the coming months.