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Pop Artist Britney Spears Once Revealed True Tennis Connection as She Auditioned to Be Andy Murray’s Wife in a Comedy Show

Published 08/26/2022, 11:30 AM EDT

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Andy Murray has established his legacy in the realm of tennis by being a part of the ‘Big four’. We know the British player for his tennis but also for his awareness of prevalent issues around the world. Be it recognizing the prevalence of women tennis players’ contribution or raising awareness about cancer.

Once upon a time, the pop star, Britney Spears auditioned and got selected for the role of Murray’s wife, Kim Sears in the spoof show on the life of Andy Murray.

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Britney Spears acted as Andy Murray’s girlfriend

The music pop star did not leave the chance to be a part of Murray’s comedy skit. She auditioned for the role of Kim Sears, the British player’s wife.

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When the director questioned her choice to be a part of the skit, Spears gave her best performance and enacted Murray’s wife. She put up a British accent and said stuff like, “Cor blimey guv’na,” etc.

Consequently, Britney Spears got the role and Murray also said, “That’s close enough for me. Well done.” The skit saw the participation of famous personalities like Ed Sheeran, Gordon Ramsay, and actor Michael Sheen. Andy Murray took part in Stand Up to Cancer fundraiser and hence ended up giving form to ‘Andy Murray: The Movie.’

How has Andy Murray performed in 2022?

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The British player rose to prominence when he won the US Open in 2012. Following that, the player won two Wimbledon titles in 2013 and 2016. The three-time grand slam champion has not had a great run this year. The player started struggling after his hip injury in 2017.

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After that, the player found it difficult to get his hold back on the court. Nonetheless, he has kept his resilience strong and has kept his game on.

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His best performance this year has been at the Stuttgart Open where he reached the finals but lost to Matteo Berrettini there. Besides that, Murray will face Francisco Cerundolo in the first round of the US Open.

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Shivali Sharma is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. She has pursued her Master's in history from Himachal University, but her love for the game has driven her to write about tennis. Shivali is a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires Osaka not only for her on-court performances, but also for her off-court actions.
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