Andy Murray asked if he holds Emma Raducanu grudge as duo yet to talk since Wimbledon saga

British tennis icon Andy Murray has revealed he hasn’t had a conversation with Emma Raducanu since she withdrew from their Wimbledon mixed doubles event, but insists there’s no bad blood between them after being asked about any potential feud. The duo teamed up for the prestigious tournament and excitement buzzed as they entered the mixed doubles competition, with Raducanu praising Murray’s consummate professionalism. However, following Murray’s exit from the men’s doubles, Raducanu experienced wrist stiffness and subsequently withdrew.

Judy Murray, Andy’s mother, seemed to publicly express disapproval, yet Andy himself deemed Raducanu’s withdrawal a “no-brainer”. Now, defending his mother’s stance, Murray has opened up about the situation. “Everyone is going to look out for their best interests and what it is that they do. I understand that and I don’t have an issue with that,” declared Murray as he prepares for his swansong at the Olympics. He is set to compete in the men’s doubles alongside Dan Evans in Paris and maintains he feels “not frustrated or bitter” regarding the Wimbledon fallout.

“I haven’t spoken to her since we chatted on the phone, when she told me she wasn’t going to play,” Murray disclosed. Addressing his mother’s reaction, he called for understanding, highlighting the high emotions involved. “I think that it’s always important in situations like this to remember that at that moment everyone is really emotional because it’s the end of me playing at Wimbledon,” he explained.

“She’s my mum, so she obviously cares a lot about me and has been a huge part of my career. Everyone’s emotions are obviously running high. My mum’s obviously always going to support me and look out for my best interests. She’s been my best supporter.” Raducanu continued in the singles after pulling out of the mixed doubles, suffering a fourth-round defeat to Lulu Sun. However, the 21-year-old – who played no part at Wimbledon in 2023 following surgery on both hands – had no doubts her decision was the right one.

“I don’t think it was a mistake because I was feeling fine, then [Saturday] morning just woke up with stiffness,” she said after losing to Sun. “I have to prioritise myself, my singles and my body. I think it was the right decision. I stand by the decision. Obviously it was a tough decision, though, because it’s something that I’ve always wanted to do.” She also indicated her singles run wasn’t a factor in anything that followed. “That was never a question to be answered,” Raducanu added. “Given how I woke up yesterday morning, it was for me a no-brainer [to withdraw].”