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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sean Ingle

Andy Murray hopeful Wimbledon statue will not repeat Shanghai’s terracotta gaffe

Andy Murray unveils a terracotta statue of himself at the 2011 Shanghai Masters
Andy Murray unveils a terracotta statue of himself at the 2011 Shanghai Masters. Photograph: Goh Chai Hin/AFP/Getty Images

Sir Andy Murray says he is proud that Wimbledon will unveil a statue in his honour at the 2027 Championships – and has faith that the All England Club (AELTC) will come up with a likeness of him that won’t leave fans laughing or scratching their heads.

The last time a statue was made in Murray’s honour, in an ATP tournament in Shanghai in 2011, the former British No 1 was photographed next to a terracotta warrior that looked more like one of America’s founding fathers or the former Chelsea manager José Mourinho.

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