Murray on gender equality in tennis: "I think that’s one of the things that makes us unique and special as a sport"
Tennis NewsSunday, 21 June 2020 at 12:35
Former World No.1 Andy Murray recently surprised a British healthcare hero alongside Manchester United star Marcus Rashford - who himself has been at the centre of good headlines during Coronavirus due to his goodwill and pressuring of the UK Government to extend the school meals scheme.
Murray spoke in particular about female athletes sharing his admiration for them and how tennis despite not being fully equal is a sport which has taken major leaps when it comes to men and women being on the same level.
“I think in tennis we’re pretty lucky. The men and women are competing at the same venues all of the time and… at the biggest events. I think that’s one of the things that makes us unique and special as a sport,” Murray said.
“We’ve got the men and women competing on the same courts at the same tournaments for the same prize money, and I think that’s quite attractive for fans of tennis.”
“I think in football it’s certainly improving as well. There’s a lot more visibility around the women’s game and I know the World Cup was great for that,” Murray added. “Hopefully it keeps pushing forward.”
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