The 'Andy Murray Arena' at Queen's Ready for Inauguration
After the end of the clay season, it's time for grass courts for a month. While Coco Gauff has just won her first career title at Roland-Garros, the WTA players are already preparing for Wimbledon, which begins at the end of June.
In London, Queen’s is hosting its first women’s edition since 1973, one week before the men’s tournament. For the occasion, a notable change will take place this year, as the Central Court of the British event has been renamed.
From now on, matches held on the largest court of the Queen’s complex will take place on the 'Andy Murray Arena,' renamed in honor of the Scottish champion, who retired in August 2024.
A reward for the 38-year-old former professional player, who left his mark on tennis by winning 46 titles (including 3 Grand Slams and 14 Masters 1000) in the same era as the Big 3.
While qualifying matches have already begun on the outer courts, the 'Andy Murray Arena' will be officially inaugurated starting Monday with the opening round of the main draw.
As a reminder, Andy Murray himself will be present this Monday, June 9, in the stadium that now bears his name in the English capital, to kick off the first women’s tournament in 52 years.
A fitting tribute for someone who has always fought for equality in tennis and who also won the men’s tournament five times in his career (2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2016)—a record.
