Andy Murray statue set for Wimbledon 150th anniversary as artist reveals bold vision for SW19 tribute

Plans for a statue of Sir Andy Murray at Wimbledon are progressing as part of the All England Club’s 150th anniversary celebrations in 2027, according to The Telegraph. The tribute would place Murray alongside Fred Perry as one of the few former champions to be permanently represented at SW19.

The project is being developed as one of the central symbolic elements of the anniversary programme, reflecting Murray’s status as a three-time Grand Slam champion and two-time Wimbledon winner. While details have been closely guarded, the design direction is now beginning to take shape.

The statue is expected to depict Murray in an active playing position rather than a static pose, with an emphasis on movement and competitive intensity.

The intention is to reflect his on-court identity during his peak years at Wimbledon, where he won the title in 2013 and 2016

According to The Telegraph, the sculpture will be cast in bronze and positioned at a slightly larger-than-life scale, reinforcing its role as a permanent landmark within the grounds of the All England Club ahead of the 150-year milestone.

The work has been commissioned to sculptor David Williams-Ellis, known for large-scale public monuments, including the British Normandy Memorial. He was selected from a shortlist of three artists and has already begun modelling the piece using clay over a steel structure.

Williams-Ellis has described Murray’s pose as the defining challenge of the project, with the aim of capturing him in what the artist terms a “flying form”, combining balance, rotation and shot execution. The design process included studying Murray’s movement patterns and extended on-court posing sessions to replicate his playing mechanics.

The statue is currently in its modelling phase before being cast in bronze. Once completed, it will form part of Wimbledon’s long-term commemorative landscape, marking Murray’s contribution to the tournament’s modern history and anchoring his legacy within its 150-year celebrations.

Andy Murray ended his career in 2024, having his last appearance in the men’s doubles at the Olympic Games alongside Dan Evans – recently retired in this edition of Wimbledon, Sir Andy had his last appearance at SW19, precisely with Evans in doubles. In addition, his participation in mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu was expected, but at the last moment she decided to withdraw to prioritise her singles run, leaving Murray without the possibility of a final appearance at the All England Club.

Murray debuted at SW19 in 2005 after receiving a wildcard at just 18 years old. He surprised by beating 14th seed Radek Štěpánek on his way to the third round, where he ended up being eliminated by David Nalbandian in five sets.

The Brit participated up to 15 times in the main draw of singles, finishing with a record of 61–13 (82%), being his best Grand Slam. He lifted the title in 2013 – defeating Novak Djokovic in five sets, and repeated it three years later, this time defeating Milos Raonic in straight sets.

Murray broke a 77-year drought without a British player winning the Wimbledon title. In addition, he is the only British men’s singles champion of the Open Era and maintains one of the best consistency records in the tournament.

It was expected this year that Murray would return – although in a new role as coach of Jack Draper. However, the 24-year-old suffered an injury in the days leading up to the tournament, forced to withdraw, and Murray was unable for the first time to attend the All England Club as a coach.