Olympics 2024: Judy Murray ‘wishes’ Scotland had more to show for sons’ success

Judy Murray remains frustrated by the lack of legacy from the career of her son Andy after he played in the final match of his career at the Olympic Games.

The two-time gold medallist and partner Dan Evans lost to American duo Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles at Roland Garros on Thursday. Prior to Paris, the 37-year-old announced it would be his last event.

“What he has done has changed the face of British tennis,” said his mother, a former tennis coach, after the defeat. “I suppose if I had a wish, I wish we had more in Scotland to show for it.

“I think people get sick of hearing that we’ll never have another Andy or [brother and doubles grand slam winner] Jamie Murray, but they’ve built this enormous fan base in Scotland and all over the world, so why shouldn’t we?”

The Lawn Tennis Association recently pledged £5m to construct a new community tennis centre near the Murrays’ home town of Dunblane.

The project, led by Judy, includes plans for a multi-sport site with outdoor tennis and padel courts, but she has spoken out in the past about the lack of funding for public courts across Scotland.

“It’s a charitable foundation and we are really looking forward to giving back, so why shouldn’t there be another Andy and Jamie Murray?”