The third Grand Slam of the year is here, and Wimbledon’s grass courts at SW19 are ready for fierce competition. Carlos Alcaraz returns as the two-time defending champion, while Barbora Krejcikova aims to retain her crown. Earlier this year, Roland Garros paid tribute to Rafael Nadal upon his retirement, joining Britain’s Andy Murray, who also stepped away from the sport last year. Now will Murray receive a special something at Wimbledon?

It seems so! According to the Tennis Letter on X, “BREAKING: A statue of Andy Murray will be unveiled at Wimbledon in 2027.” Murray, part of the legendary Big Four, won the men’s singles title twice at Wimbledon — in 2013 and 2016. His 2013 victory ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a champion, beating Novak Djokovic, and he triumphed again in 2016 against Milos Raonic. Talk about iconic moments.

Back in 2019, former Wimbledon chief executive Richard Lewis told BBC Sport the club planned to honor Murray with a statue once he retired. The Scot hung up his racket in August 2024 after competing at the Paris Olympics. Now, Debbie Jevans, chair of the All England Club, shared on the Ainslie + Ainslie Performance People podcast that talks are underway with Murray to make this happen by 2027.

Jevans said, “We are looking to have a statue of Andy Murray here [at Wimbledon] and we’re working closely with him and his team. The ambition is that we would unveil that at the 150th anniversary of our first championship, which was 1877. He’s got to rightly be very involved in that, and he and his team will be.”

Fun fact: Fred Perry, the last British men’s champ before Murray, got his bronze statue at Wimbledon in 1984 to mark his 50th anniversary. Murray’s statue will surely add to that proud legacy!

This comes after the former No.1 attended the heartwarming farewell ceremony of Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros on May 25. Andy Murray, alongside fellow tennis giants Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, made a surprise on-court appearance. They had previously recorded a touching video message for Nadal.

During the ceremony, Nadal received a special trophy and a permanent plaque on Court Philippe-Chatrier, etched with his footprint and the years of his 14 Roland Garros titles. This moment was incredibly special, bringing together the “Big Four” of men’s tennis to honor the ‘King of Clay’ and celebrate his unparalleled legacy in the sport. It was an emotional and unforgettable tribute, recognizing the fierce rivalry and deep respect shared among these legends. Now, it’s Murray’s turn.

Jevans believes Andy Murray truly deserves to be immortalised for the “special” moments he gave Wimbledon. She said, “Now he’s retired, we’re very much looking at how we can embrace him, for him to be a part of the club in the long term.” Reflecting on Rafa Nadal’s plaque unveiling at Roland Garros, Jevans added, “We thought, what do we want for Andy?”

Murray’s 2024 season was clouded by speculation about his future after he underwent back surgery in June to remove a spinal cyst. While the surgery didn’t officially end his career, it forced him to miss Wimbledon and intensified questions about his next steps, especially since he had already hinted at retiring after the Paris Olympics. Does he have any regrets?

Andy Murray opens up about one “regret” in his career

Back in August, during the Paris Olympics, not long after he and Daniel Evans exited against Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, Murray looked back on his career with honesty: “I gave as much as I could to the career. There are obviously things that I look back on and wish that I could have done differently, but it’s been a tough time to win major titles in the sport with the players that were ahead of me. I’m proud of my achievements, my efforts and I’m looking forward to prolonged rest now.”

At a Glasgow event earlier this year, he shared how his feelings have shifted since retiring. “It was special…and I didn’t do a good job of celebrating those good times and acknowledging the achievements and stuff. I regret that. My perspective has changed hugely since I finished playing. I do look back and I feel proud about what I achieved. It feels like a really, really long time ago already.” Injuries took a toll late in his career, making consistency a challenge, but he kept chasing titles that ultimately slipped away.

Murray also opened up about coaching Novak Djokovic last year. “We had a chat on the phone and he asked me if I would consider coaching him, which I wasn’t expecting. I think it was a pretty unique opportunity. I was really enjoying being at home, but I thought I should give it a go and see whether I enjoyed it. I’m not sure if I did.” Unfortunately, the partnership didn’t bring the wins they hoped for, ending before the French Open.

Though Andy Murray hasn’t spelled out his next move, his love for tennis suggests coaching might be in the cards. With Wimbledon approaching fast, it’s an exciting time to see how the season’s third Grand Slam unfolds—and what role Murray might play next.