In a refreshing break from their intense tennis preparations, two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz traded rackets for golf clubs in a lighthearted showdown on June 23, 2025, just days before the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. The event, part of a Wimbledon-organized golf day, saw the duo joined by fellow players Alex de Minaur, Lleyton Hewitt, and Tim Henman, offering a glimpse into their camaraderie and competitive spirit off the tennis court. Captured in a hilarious video by Wimbledon’s official YouTube channel, the outing showcased Murray’s dry wit and Alcaraz’s infectious energy, providing fans with a delightful prelude to the grass-court Grand Slam.[](https://tennistonic.com/tennis-news/882258/andy-murray-and-carlos-alcaraz-enjoy-a-lighthearted-golf-showdown-ahead-of-wimbledon/)[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc_jQkE4vVs)
The golf day, held at a London course, was a welcome respite for Alcaraz, fresh off his second Queen’s Club title on June 22, where he defeated Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2, extending his grass-court win streak to 18 matches. Alcaraz shared with *Tennis365*, “I played some golf. Actually, I played with Andy Murray on Monday and a few more players. We just went to the centre, had good food, and enjoyed some quality time together.” Murray, now retired from professional tennis and serving as an associate partner at Redrice Ventures, brought his signature humor, playfully claiming victory over Alcaraz. When asked who won, Alcaraz grinned, “I let him win!” prompting laughter, as reported by @tennisweeklypod on X.[](https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/carlos-alcaraz-reveals-surprise-andy-murray-meeting-queens-win)
The video, shared by @GolfVenezuela and @carlosalcarazbr on X, featured moments of comic misfires and trick shots, with Murray’s deadpan commentary contrasting Alcaraz’s enthusiastic swings. Murray, who has taken up golf seriously since retiring after the 2024 Paris Olympics, noted his improving handicap, aiming for a seven, per *Express.co.uk*. He praised Alcaraz’s burgeoning golf skills, having previously lauded the Spaniard’s use of a putting mirror during an Indian Wells recap in March 2025, per *Sportskeeda*. Alcaraz’s golfing flair, described by *Archyde* as “enthusiastic and burgeoning,” sparked speculation about his potential as a future golf prodigy.[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-andy-murray-praises-carlos-alcaraz-honing-golf-skills-training-aid-spaniard-shares-indian-wells-recap-ft-mirror-selfie-feast)[](https://www.archyde.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-movie-dates-tickets-how-to-watch-10/)
The outing underscored their friendship, forged through mutual respect and shared experiences, including Alcaraz’s 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon final victories over Novak Djokovic, whom Murray briefly coached in early 2025. Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion (2013, 2016), offered pointers to Alcaraz, who joined him and Roger Federer as the only men this century to win multiple Queen’s and Wimbledon titles, per *The Tennis Gazette*. Fans on X, like @BarclayCard18, reveled in Murray’s playful argument with Alcaraz over comparing their golf scores to tennis, tweeting, “Highly enjoy Andy Murray beating Carlos Alcaraz at golf and then arguing over what tennis score to compare it to. 😂”[](https://www.thetennisgazette.com/news/carlos-alcaraz-joins-roger-federer-and-andy-murray-in-incredible-grass-court-feat-after-winning-queens/)
As Alcaraz gears up to defend his Wimbledon title against Fabio Fognini on June 30, 2025, aiming for a historic three-peat, this lighthearted golf day offered a mental reset, highlighting the Spaniard’s relaxed confidence and Murray’s enduring charm as a tennis icon turned mentor.
