Murray’s presence on the lush green lawns of Wimbledon could barely have been expected four years ago.
He underwent hip surgery in 2018 that did not take, and it appeared his career was done.
But a year later he underwent hip-resurfacing surgery that allowed him to play on.
Still, his public held out hope, and did its part, beginning Thursday night, when Murray and Tsitsipas began the match.
In a post-loss moment of magnanimity that many other professionals could not have mustered, Murray did not fault the decision, noting the grander implications.
Persons:
Murray, Tsitsipas, ”
Organizations:
Challenger, Wimbledon
Locations:
Wimbledon