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The Guardian - UK
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Sean Ingle at Queen's Club

Andy Murray apologises on Queen’s Club court named after him for his ‘diabolical’ tennis

Andy Murray plays a backhand as he unveils the Andy Murray Arena at Queen's Club on Monday
Andy Murray plays a backhand as he unveils the Andy Murray Arena at Queen’s Club on Monday. Photograph: Luke Walker/Getty Images for LTA

Andy Murray admitted that his tennis is “diabolical nowadays” as he officially opened the centre court at Queen’s Club that now bears his name.

The two-time Wimbledon champion was given a ballgirl guard of honour before hitting a couple of points with Laura Robson, the tournament director, and two local schoolchildren. However, as the crowd cheered him on, Murray admitted that his tennis game had gone to pot since retiring after the Paris Olympics last year.

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