VIDEO: Revisit Andy Murray being pranked on BBC Gameshow, British star awoken by Spice Girl Geri Halliwell
ATPWednesday, 07 August 2024 at 10:36
Following his retirement at the 2024 Olympic Games, former World No.1 Andy Murray has been honored with tributes from all over the world. One of the more bizarre recollections of the British tennis star is when he was pranked on a BBC gameshow in 2018.
The 37-year old called it a career at the Paris Olympics, after almost two decades on the ATP Tour. Murray reached the pinnacle of the sport, winning three Grand Slam singles titles, two singles Olympic gold medals and attaining the World No.1 position in a period dominated by the likes of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.
Murray's sense of humor endeared him to many
The Glasgow native teamed with compatriot Dan Evans in the men's doubles event at the Olympic games, where the duo fought hard to reach the quarterfinals. However, the story came to an end as they were defeated by the American pairing of Taylor Fritz and Dan Evans.
Although Murray maintained a serious facade on court, he was known as one of the funniest players on tour. His dry wit and sense of humor was on full display during his off-court interviews and appearances. It comes as no surprise that Michael McIntyre, host of BBC's Midnight Gameshow opted to prank the former British No.1 in an elaborate scheme involving former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell. Watch the hijinks unfold below.
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AceOfBase17-09-2024 - FYI: The term 'snub' is a much overused verb by writers of sensationalist rags. [SNUB: rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully]. That is not the definition of what is going on with frequent withdrawals from tournaments.
mandoist16-09-2024 - No offence, Mr. Lloyd, but where have you been the past two years?? How long have you been a tennis fan? This 'article' may be informative for newbies or fair-weather tennis observers but the majority of fans know the root of the multiple issues within WTA. The #1 issue being the subject of health & well-being which has been (or has attempted to be) addressed with the WTA Elitist council members last season. WTA was extremely dismissive of players' concerns and opposed to such a meeting. Eventually giving-in due to publicity and allowed selective players only -- no rep's, no medical personnel, and no team members. The meeting was a farce as WTA soon after that released an even more hectic schedule... with mandatory tourneys! Guess they weren't taking notes?? BTW: There is a lot missing from this piece concerning "withdrawals". No writer has yet taken the jump to get behind the scenes and dig at the problems -- obvious organizational problems. IMO, the top two issues are WTA's lack of proper attention to health & well-being of its Money-Makers; and Financial Greed. Tip to Mr. Lloyd: there is no "snubbing" when these players withdraw. These women have to take such measures as withdrawing from a tourney, and occasional time-off from the circuit, to protect themselves -- because WTA refuses to take any measures at all (although not allowing matches until sunrise is a start). Surely you can do better than point fingers at players. The finger-pointing should be directed entirely at WTA (and ATP). Be a true journalist, Mr. Lloyd, and research them!!mandoist16-09-2024
- Uh-oh.... Now Raducanu is being forced to compete! Let's see who withdraws next... I wonder??mandoist15-09-2024
- And this is such a shock to WTA?? How many times are they (WTA & ATP) going to keep stepping in their own s*** ???mandoist15-09-2024
