Sep 18, 2023 | 8:45 AM EDT

Reuters
Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – August 29, 2023 Britain’s Andy Murray reacts during his first round match against France’s Corentin Moutet REUTERS/Mike Segar

Reuters
Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – August 29, 2023 Britain’s Andy Murray reacts during his first round match against France’s Corentin Moutet REUTERS/Mike Segar

Reuters
Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – August 29, 2023 Britain’s Andy Murray reacts during his first round match against France’s Corentin Moutet REUTERS/Mike Segar

Reuters
Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – August 29, 2023 Britain’s Andy Murray reacts during his first round match against France’s Corentin Moutet REUTERS/Mike Segar
Being a father changes everything, even if you are a professional tennis player. Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray all showed how it’s not easy to balance fatherhood with professional obligations from time to time. In a similar way, the father of four kids, Murray, channeled his fatherly energy while staying away from a wild celebration during the ongoing Davis Cup.
Watch What’s Trending Now!
Looking at the way the 36-year-old British tennis player kept his ‘dad energy’ intact while giving a wonderful answer to his compatriot’s exuberant win celebration drew a lot of attention from the tennis world. Let’s take a look at what left the tennis fans adoring the father side of the British tennis star.
Tennis fans respond to Andy Murray’s fatherly enthusiasm
Currently, the three-time Grand Slam champion is playing for his country in the Davis Cup. Recently, he had an off-court moment with his 21-year-old compatriot, Jack Draper. After successfully qualifying for the final 8 in Malaga and finishing second in Group 2, it was time for celebration.
Recently, a celebration video of Draper went viral, in which Draper’s celebration received a priceless dad-like reaction from her veteran countryman. In it, the British icon was seen driving his car and keeping his distance from the chaotic party while his countryman was enjoying a wild party by himself.
A Twitter user shared the video and wrote, “Andy,” followed by a series of crying face emojis.
Andy 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/MgJs67XhtH
— Thiago (@shapovalover_) September 18, 2023
After seeing that video, tennis fans flooded the comment section of that video with their amazing reactions to Murray’s representation of a typical father. A fan highlighted how the father of 4 bought his inner fatherly energy to handle the wild celebration, and wrote, “Proper ‘dad energy’ from Andy, in my opinion.”
Proper ‘dad energy’ from Andy
In my opinion.
— Carlos Alcaraz is the GOAT (@GoatCaraz) September 18, 2023
While another tennis fan pointed out how the former world number one didn’t really enjoy the wild celebration. He wrote, “Andy not impressed by the noisy, singing n exuberant youngster”
Andy not impressed by the noisy, singing n exuberant youngster 🤣 https://t.co/YFwe9MYdx4
— Kelvin Gray 🗺 (@0try) September 18, 2023
On the other hand, a lot of fans also talked about the amazing duo and even created a future plan for them. “Great duo. Hope he coaches him in the future,” a fan added.
Great duo.
Hope he coaches him in the future 🫱🏾🫲🏻 https://t.co/U5wdufjtQK— Gift Stefano Francis (@GiftFrancis98) September 18, 2023
Nevertheless, a fan found this video quite hilarious and mentioned, “lmaooo I cannot stop watching this I cannot.”
lmaooo I cannot stop watching this I cannot https://t.co/rv6Tllt8CM
— Emily Kate (@em_katexo) September 18, 2023
Some fans also connected it to the proper after-party scenario. She wrote, “The drive home after picking your teenage son up from a party because he overdid the special punch.”
The drive home after picking your teenage son up from a party because he overdid the special punch. https://t.co/hMtoyDcH6M
— Claire 🤙🏻🎾 (@brooksybradshaw) September 18, 2023
While a fan gave a hilarious reaction regarding the consequences that will be seen after the celebration, “This us excellent from @andy_murray and @jackdraper0 But only one of them will have a hangover this morning.”
This us excellent from @andy_murray and @jackdraper0 But only one of them will have a hangover this morning 😂😂😂 https://t.co/BSFl2UMmq4
— Helen BH (@helenbhans) September 18, 2023
Apart from this, a fan also praised the 36-year-old British tennis player’s energy. A fan wrote, “never felt a more spiritual connection mind body and soul to Andy Murray than here.”
never felt a more spiritual connection mind body and soul to andy murray than here https://t.co/bk0pEgshk2
— ana. (@motsdangereux) September 18, 2023
In addition, a fan enjoyed watching the duo and wrote, “I love when tennis becomes a team sport bc then you get dynamics like this.”
i love when tennis becomes a team sport bc then you get dynamics like this 😂😭 https://t.co/YgDBjsSdOZ
— 🌙 (@_watermint) September 18, 2023
Nonetheless, being a father of four is not an easy task. Nearly a month ago, during the US Open, the former world number one dished out a hilarious fatherhood take and shared his personal struggle with the crowd.
Andy Murray shared his fatherhood struggles
After winning the first round at Flushing Meadows, in the on-court interview, the 2012 US Open champion made a huge revelation when he asked her how he was feeling about having his family by his side during the tournament.

Getty
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 04: Andy Murray of Great Britain looks on after losing a point against Taylor Fritz of the United States during Day 7 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Tennis Center on August 04, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
While his wife was present in the crowd to cheer him up, he jokingly made a comment regarding how his kids are back in the hotel and how it’s not always fun with them, as managing little ones under 7 can get difficult at times. However, what do you think about Murray channeling his dad’s energy? Write down your thoughts in the comment section below.
WATCH THIS STORY – Serena Williams pays tribute to Roger Federer



