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Ian Chadband

Aussies salute Murray after spoiling emotional party

Australian doubles duo John Peers and Rinky Hijikata are set to go down in tennis annals after beating tearful great Andy Murray on Wimbledon's Centre Court.

But the pair won't be considered party poopers after they knocked out Murray and his older brother Jamie 7-6 (8-6) 6-4 in the first round of the men's doubles, as they then offered the 37-year-old legend a fond tribute amid the emotion-soaked celebrations that followed.

"It is very special for us to come out here and play today. It is nice to get through but I think everyone here just wants to come and support Andy," Hijikata told the cheering crowd after Thursday's triumph.

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