The All England Club, the prestigious home of Wimbledon, is taking steps to recognize Sir Andy Murray's monumental contributions to tennis by commissioning a statue in his honor at the grounds. This significant tribute follows Murray's historic achievement in 2013, when he ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion at Wimbledon with a memorable victory over Novak Djokovic. He further cemented his legacy at SW19 by winning his second title in 2016 against Milos Raonic, securing his third Grand Slam singles title overall.

The plan to erect a statue for Murray dates back to a promise made by former Wimbledon chief executive Richard Lewis in 2019, who stated that the club would honor him once he concluded his professional playing career. Following his final appearance at the Olympic Games in Paris and subsequent retirement from professional tennis in August 2024, the All England Club is now actively engaged in fulfilling this commitment. Debbie Jevans, the current chair of the All England Club, has confirmed that discussions are underway with the 38-year-old Murray and his team to ensure his involvement in the project.

The ambition is to unveil the statue by 2027, a year of significant historical importance for the club as it marks the 150th anniversary of its first championship in 1877. Jevans emphasized the necessity of Murray's close involvement in the design and planning, stating, "He's got to rightly be very involved in that and him and his team will be." The decision to create a statue for Murray is set against a backdrop of historical precedents and recent inspirations. A bronze statue of Fred Perry, the last British men's champion before Murray's triumph in 1936, was erected at Wimbledon in 1984, marking 50 years after Perry's first singles title at the tournament.

Additionally, the club drew inspiration from a recent ceremony at Roland Garros, where a plaque was unveiled in honor of Rafael Nadal, an event which Andy Murray himself attended. Jevans reflected on this, noting, "We looked at Rafa Nadal having that sort of plaque unveiled to him at Roland-Garros which was all very special. But we thought, what do we want for Andy?" She underscored Murray's deservingness of being immortalized, acknowledging the "special" moments he has provided in the club's history, and expressed the club's desire to integrate him as a long-term part of the institution now that he has retired.