Murray saluted despite doubles exit

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 06, 2024 12:08 am

LONDON — Andy Murray was given an emotional tribute after his final Wimbledon tournament started with a men's doubles defeat as longtime rival Novak Djokovic came through a testing workout on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

British two-time Wimbledon champion Murray, playing alongside brother Jamie, went down 7-6 (8/6) 6-4 to John Peers and Rinky Hijikata to the bitter disappointment of a partisan Centre Court crowd.

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