In a candid interview ahead of his new coaching venture with rising British talent Jenson Brooksby, retired tennis icon Andy Murray has finally addressed the lingering fallout from last year’s Wimbledon mixed-doubles controversy with Emma Raducanu. The 38-year-old Scot, who hung up his racket after the 2024 Paris Olympics, lifted the lid on the “emotional” saga that prematurely ended his All England Club farewell—while firmly shutting down any deeper dive into his current relationship with the 22-year-old US Open champion. “We’ve moved on, and that’s it,” Murray stated, signaling his reluctance to rehash the drama that divided British tennis fans.
The Row Revisited: A Wrist Injury That Cut Short a Farewell
The tension traces back to July 2024 at Wimbledon, where Murray, then 37 and in his final tournament outing, had planned a poignant mixed-doubles swan song partnering with Raducanu—Britain’s two most recent Grand Slam winners (Murray’s last in 2016, Raducanu’s 2021 US Open triumph). The announcement sparked national excitement, with Murray calling it a “dream team” for his goodbye at SW19.
But hours before their first-round match, Raducanu withdrew citing “stiffness” in her right wrist, prioritizing her singles campaign where she was set to face Lulu Sun in the Round of 16. The decision forced Murray out entirely, denying him a farewell on Centre Court and drawing immediate backlash. His mother, Judy Murray, fired off a now-infamous tweet labeling the pullout “astonishing,” amplifying public outcry that accused Raducanu of selfishness amid Murray’s storied career wind-down.
Raducanu defended the call post-singles exit, insisting it was medically advised and not ideal scheduling: “The mixed was not ideal… I have to protect my body.” Murray, speaking at the time, expressed devastation but no bitterness: “Everyone’s emotional… it’s the end of me playing at Wimbledon.”
Murray Lifts the Lid: “Emotional for Everyone, But No Issue”
In his latest comments, shared during a Laver Cup presser in San Francisco where he’s serving as a guest analyst, Murray reflected on the incident with measured candor. “It was emotional for everyone involved—me, the family, the fans,” he said. “But I never had an issue with Emma. She made a decision for her career, and that’s what pros do. Judy’s tweet? Heat of the moment, but she was protecting her son.”
The reconciliation began quietly post-Wimbledon. Raducanu revealed in January 2025 at the Australian Open that she sent Murray a “long message” apologizing to avoid “bad blood,” admitting she still “felt bad” about the fallout and feared damaging their mentor-protégé dynamic. Murray confirmed they exchanged “civil greetings” Down Under, where he was briefly coaching Novak Djokovic, and insisted no grudges lingered. “We’ve spoken since, and it’s all good,” he added, crediting time as a healer.
Social media echoed the thaw: X posts from outlets like talkSPORT highlighted Raducanu’s “new era without Andy Murray” comments in August 2024, but by early 2025, the narrative shifted to mutual respect.
Refusal to Elaborate: “Not Talking About It Anymore”
When pressed on specifics—like whether he’d consider coaching Raducanu in the future or if their communication had fully normalized—Murray drew a firm line. “Look, we’ve moved on, and that’s it. I’m not talking about Emma or that anymore,” he said, his tone shifting from reflective to resolute. The pivot underscores Murray’s post-retirement focus: He’s since taken on advisory roles with Brooksby and appeared at events like the Laver Cup, while Raducanu, now ranked No. 24 after a resurgent 2025 (including a Guadalajara quarterfinal), continues under coach Mark Petchey.
The curt refusal has sparked fresh speculation on X, with users debating if unresolved tension simmers beneath the surface. One viral thread called it “classic Andy—forgives but doesn’t forget,” while others praised his boundary-setting amid endless media scrutiny.
Legacy of the Rift: A Lesson in Tennis’s Emotional Minefield
The episode highlighted the delicate balance between national icons and emerging stars, with mixed doubles’ scheduling often clashing with singles priorities. Analysts like Randy Walker argued in 2025 op-eds that Grand Slams should shift mixed play later to avoid such conflicts. For Murray, it’s a footnote in a career of 46 titles and two Wimbledons; for Raducanu, a reminder of the spotlight’s glare.
As Murray eyes more coaching gigs and Raducanu preps for the Asian swing, his words close the chapter—for now. In British tennis, where unity is currency, this “lid lifted” feels like a bridge rebuilt, even if the conversation ends there.
