Andy Murray’s two decades at Wimbledon – in pictures

As Andy Murray says goodbye to Wimbledon for the last time, we look back at the two-times champion’s time on the grass courts of SW19

Main image: Andy Murray receives the adulation of the crowd on Centre Court after his victory in the 2016 Wimbledon men’s singles final against Milos Raonic. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

  • Andy Murray first stepped on to the grass courts at SW19 in 2002 when he received a wildcard for the boys’ competition. Unfortunately for the 15-year-old Scot, he lost to Alexander Skrypko in the first round. The following year Murray was seeded 10th but also suffered a first-round defeat, this time to Peter Steinberger.
    Andy Murray eyes a return during his 2002 Wimbledon boy's singles first-round defeat by Alexander Skrypko

  • Murray, seeded second in the boys’ singles in 2004, progressed to the third round. His parents, Judy and William, would be even prouder a couple of months later when the 17-year-old beat Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the boys’ US Open to become the first Briton to win the prestigious title.
    Andy Murray, the second seed in the 2004 Wimbledon boy's singles, with his parents Judy and William

  • In 2005 Murray turned professional and received a wildcard for Wimbledon. Ranked No 312 in the world, Murray became the first Scot in the Open era to reach the third round of the men’s singles tournament at Wimbledon. However that was the end of his run as he lost to 2002 Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian, having led by two sets to love.
    Andy Murray shouts out during his 2005 defeat to David Nalbandian, his debut match on Centre Court

  • Murray returns a forehand during his 2006 third-round victory over third seed Andy Roddick as he reached the fourth round for the first time at Wimbledon.
    Andy Murray returns a forehand during his third round victory over third seed Andy Roddick

  • Fans sit on Henman Hill in 2006 to watch Murray on the big screen during his fourth-round 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (2) defeat by 18th seed Marcos Baghdatis. Murray also made the fourth round in the US Open, also for the first time. Earlier in the year Murray became the British No 1, ending Tim Henman’s seven-year run.
    Fans sit on Wimbledon’s Henman Hill to watch Andy Murray on the big screen during his fourth round defeat by Marcos Baghdatis in 2006

  • A wrist injury forced Murray to miss Wimbledon in 2007 but he was back in 2008 and eager to make his mark. Having coasted through his first three encounters, he faced Richard Gasquet in the fourth round. The match turned out to be a classic with Murray fighting back from two sets down to win 5-7, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2, 6-4 and reach his first Wimbledon quarter-final. Unfortunately Murray came up against someone with a bigger set of guns at that stage as he lost in straight sets to Rafael Nadal.
    Andy Murray celebrates by flexing his muscles

  • At Wimbledon in 2009, Murray’s fourth-round match against Stan Wawrinka was the first match to be played entirely under Wimbledon’s retractable roof.
    Andy Murray plays a shot against Stan Wawrinka in his match under the roof in 2009

  • The roof enabled it to be the then latest finishing match at Wimbledon, a record Murray would go on to eclipse three years later in a second-round match against Marcos Baghdatis. In 2009 he made his first semi-final at SW19, going down in four sets to Andy Roddick.
    Light shines out through the retractable roof of the Centre Court at Wimbledon in 2009

  • Murray made a second consecutive semi-final appearance in 2010, this time against eventual champion Rafael Nadal who beat the Scot in straight sets.
    Andy Murray plays a backhand return to Rafael Nadal during the 2010 Wimbledon men's semi-final match

  • 2011 resulted in a third consecutive Wimbledon semi-final and a second against Nadal. Unfortunately for Murray, despite taking the first set, the Spaniard again took victory.
    Rafael Nadal plays a high backwards smash for a winner in the second set of his semi-final with Andy Murray on Centre Court in 2011

  • Murray went one step further in 2012 than the preceding three years and made it to the final for the first time at Wimbledon.
    Andy Murray runs towards the net to make a return during his 2012 first-round victory on Centre Court

  • Unfortunately he came up against Roger Federer. Murray raised hopes by winning the first set but ultimately succumbed in four sets to the Swiss, who secured his seventh Wimbledon title.
    A tearful Andy Murray after losing in the 2012 Wimbledon final to Roger Federer

  • The following month Murray was able to gain revenge over Federer at SW19 when he won 6–2, 6–1, 6–4 to win the 2012 Olympic gold medal. Murray lost only one set on his way to the final and by winning, Murray became the first British man to win the Olympic singles gold medal in tennis since Josiah Ritchie in 1908. In Rio four years later Murray became the first player to win two consecutive gold medals in the tennis singles events by defeating Juan Martín del Potro in the final.
    Roger Federer (left) shakes hands with winner Andy Murray during the medals ceremony after the Olympic 2012 men’s singles gold medal match

  • There were more tears from Murray in the final at Wimbledon in 2013 … but this time they were tears of joy as after three hours and nine minutes Murray beat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4.
    Andy Murray celebrates winning the 2013 Wimbledon men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic

  • The crowd cheer and take photos of Murray as he shows them the men’s singles trophy. He was the first British winner of the men’s singles since Fred Perry in 1936.
    Andy Murray shows the Wimbledon men’s singles trophy to the crowd after winning the 2013 final against Novak Djokovic

  • Following his 2013 victory, people started to refer to Henman Hill as Murray Mound. However, Murray’s defence then came to a halt in the quarter-finals as Grigor Dimitrov ended his 17-match winning-streak on the grass of Wimbledon (this includes the 2012 Olympics) with a straight-sets win, meaning Murray failed to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2008.
    Fans on Murray Mound as they watch Andy Murray against Grigor Dimitrov

  • In 2015 Murray dropped only two sets on his way to setting up a semi-final clash with Federer. Murray lost to the Swiss in straight sets, gaining only one break point in the entire match.
    Andy Murray fires a forehand return to Roger Federer in their men’s singles semi-final at Wimbedon 2015

  • Joy returns to SW19 for Murray in 2016 as he celebrates beating Milos Raonic in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
    Andy Murray celebrates victory in the 2016 Wimbledon men’s singles final against Milos Raonic

  • Murray waves to the crowd as he leaves Centre Court with the trophy.
    Andy Murray waves to the crowd as he walks off court with the trophy after victory in the 2016 Wimbledon men’s singles final against Milos Raonic

  • The champion makes his way to the members’ balcony where he kisses the trophy as he soaks up the applause from the crowd outside Centre Court.
    Andy Murray kisses the trophy from the members' balcony in front of supporters following victory in the 2016 Wimbledon men's singles final against Milos Raonic

  • Murray’s quest in 2017 for a third Wimbledon title evaporated on Centre Court when his aching hip finally gave up on him and Sam Querrey took full advantage to win their quarter-final. The Scot’ship injury led to him losing his world No 1 ranking to Nadal. It also forced him to withdraw from the US Open and in January 2018 Murray revealed that he had undergone hip surgery.
    Andy Murray serves to Dustin Brown during the 2017 Wimbledon Championship

  • After missing three years at Wimbledon due to injury and Covid, Murray was back at SW19 after receiving a wildcard. While he was buoyed by the fact that his body held up and he was able to win two matches, against Nikoloz Basilashvili and qualifier Oscar Otte, he was dispirited by the way the tournament ended as he was comprehensively beaten 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 by Denis Shapovalov, the 10th seed, in the third round.
    Denis Shapovalov returns to Andy Murray during their men’s singles third round match on day five of Wimbledon 2021

  • Following victory over James Duckworth in four sets in the first round in 2023, Murray Mound was packed for the Scot’s second-round match against 20th seed John Isner.
    The crowd on the Hill watch the men’s singles second round match between John Isner and Andy Murray on the big screen

  • Murray came up short against the American, and his four-set defeat was his earliest exit in 14 appearances at SW19.
    John Isner shakes hands with Andy Murray after his second-round victory at the 2022 Wimbledon tournament

  • In 2023, following a quickfire first-round victory over his compatriot Ryan Peniston, Murray came up against the fifth seed, Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Scot showed glimpses of his very best but eventually went down after five tight sets, earning a standing ovation.
    Andy Murray waves to the crowd after defeat in the men’s singles second-round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas

  • Andy Murray stepped on Centre Court for one last time this week when, for the first time at SW19, he took part in the men’s doubles competition with his older brother, Jamie. After their defeat to Rinky Hijikata and John Peer, there was an emotional farewell ceremony for the two-time Wimbledon champion.
    Andy Murray (right) hugs brother Jamie Murray after his tribute ceremony on Centre Court Wimbledon after their men’s double first round defeat to Rinky Hijikata and John Peer, Andy Murray’s last appearance at Wimbledon.

  • Andy Murray returns to the locker room after saluting the crowds on Wimbledon’s footbridge. His expected swansong in the mixed doubles was cancelled when Emma Raducanu pulled out due to a wrist issue.
    Andy Murray returns to the locker room after saluting the crowds on Wimbledon’s footbridge.

  • This electronic billboard outside of Centre Court says it all.
    Fans pose for photographs in front of an electronic poster of Andy Murray following a farewell ceremony to celebrate his last Wimbledon.
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