Andy Murray, the former world No. 1 and British tennis star, has once again become the talk of the tennis community, but this time it’s not just for his on-court prowess. Russian tennis prodigy Mirra Andreeva first caught everyone’s attention in 2023 at the age of 15 when she referred to Murray as “beautiful” in an interview, turning her admiration into a viral moment. Fast forward to now, Andreeva is 18 and still gracing tournaments like the US Open, where she was the No. 5 seed, and her admiration for Murray has only grown stronger.
Joining in on the fun, Australian star Alja Tomljanovic revealed she too had a teenage crush on Murray. The duo shared their mutual admiration for Andy in a Tennis Channel video, with Tomljanovic joking about how Andreeva nailed it with her earlier comments. The conversation revealed that both players fondly remember their teenage crush on the tennis legend.
Despite the playful adoration from the two young players, Andy Murray himself had the perfect response to their confessions. In his signature humour, he quipped that he’s willing to cover their eye exam expenses after the US Open!
Andreeva opened up about her initial shyness after the unexpected virality of her 2023 remark, admitting she would try to avoid Murray out of embarrassment. Yet, she holds her ground, insisting he’s “ageing like fine wine.”
It’s clear that Andy Murray’s charm transcends generations, as both Andreeva and Tomljanovic light-heartedly fangirl over the tennis icon. Meanwhile, Murray continues to win hearts not just with his tennis skills, but also his gracious and humourous way of dealing with fans’ admiration. Keep following the tennis journey and let’s see whose dreams take them to the top next! 🎾💕