Members of Andy Murray’s household have reacted with fury that an “appalling” Wimbledon drawing has not included the British tennis celebrity, The Sun stories.
On Tuesday afternoon, the All England Club unveiled on its official social media channels a picture of 15 champions previous and current strolling down the steps of the primary constructing.
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At the forefront of the picture are members of the “next generation of headline acts” Spaniard world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz and Italian Jannik Sinner – neither of whom have made it previous the quarter-finals at SW19.
In the background are depictions of “epic rivals” Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg and the Williams sisters Serena and Venus.
There are additionally two ladies proper on the high of the staircase who’re speculated to be defending champion Elena Rybakina and world No. 1 Iga Swiatek however that’s clear.
Yet there isn’t any picture of Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, whose well-known victory in July 2013 ended 77 years of ready for a homegrown British male singles winner.
The illustration additionally misses out the likes of a number of champions Steffi Graf, Rod Laver, Billie Jean King, Jimmy Connors and Pete Sampras.
Fans reacted with outrage that Murray, who was formally knighted in May 2019, was omitted of the composition.
Murray’s uncle Niall Erskine tweeted: “Appalling at every level, all about the men in the forefront and your own British history-maker nowhere to be seen. You should be ashamed of yourselves.”
Elder brother Jamie – who has gained two Wimbledon combined doubles titles – requested: “Where’s Andy Murray?”
LA-based freelance illustrator Grant Gruenhaupt responded to the criticism by saying: “Worry not Jamie, there are more paintings on the way.”
He added: “Back with Wimbledon on another fun series celebrating historic moments and players!
“This one featuring the greatest rivalries of the past and present as they make the historic walk through the clubhouse and onto Centre Court.
“A lot of nuance in this one. Definitely one of the more challenging scenes I’ve had to tackle.”
This article initially appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.
Source: www.news.com.au
