Andy Murray: Wimbledon statue exceeds Shanghai Masters Krieger

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Andy Murray blickt optimistisch auf die Enthüllung seiner Statue bei Wimbledon 2027 und glaubt, dass sie deutlich besser wird als die umstrittene Terrakotta-Krieger-Statue von 2011.
Andy Murray is optimistic about the unveiling of his statue at Wimbledon 2027 and believes that it will be significantly better than the controversial terracotta warrior statue in 2011. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Andy Murray, formerly the world ranking list, is confident that his statue in Wimbledon, which was unveiled on the occasion of the 150th edition of the championships in 2027, will be an improvement compared to the famous terracotta warrior who was dedicated to him in 2011 at the Shanghai Masters. "I thought I looked better than that," joked Murray at the presentation of the statue, which was designed for his victory at the 2010 tournament.

less flattering monuments

This statue is not the first less flattering monument that was unveiled in honor of athletes. A current example is The bronze sculpture by Dwyane Wade Miami Heat was flipped off and went viral for the wrong reasons. Other examples are Cristiano Ronaldos Kopf Unique statue of Walter Johnson in front of the National Park.

high expectations of the Wimbledon statue

"When we played in Shanghai, these terracotta warrior things were done and they weren't particularly good," said Murray recently The Guardian . "But when I see Wimbledon concerns things and pays attention to the details, I expect it to be very good. I trust you to do a good job."

The success of Andy Murray

Murray won two Wimbledon titles, the first in 2013 against Novak Djokovic-one year after he lost to Roger Federer-a victory that ended a 77-year waiting period for a British men's one-way winner in SW19. The Scotsman also secured a gold medal on the Center Court for Team GB at the Olympic Games in London 2012.

honor by Fred Perry

A bronze statue by Fred Perry, the last British who won Wimbledon in front of Murray, was unveiled in 1984 to honor the 50th anniversary of his first title in the All England Club. "I am very proud," said Murray of the BBC. "There are not many statues on the site, and I always remember to see the Fred Perry statue when I have run over the site over the years and have trained there. So it will be something very special."