Andy winning Wimbledon will forever be one of my favourite sporting moments.
I was bursting with pride that day as if he were a relative of mine or something.
Cruelly, I had to travel up to the north west Highlands to start a new job that day so had to listen to it on the radio. I remember being in a car park next to a fish and chip shop in Dingwall (not far from Inverness) when he finally won it, nonetheless it was surreal and like yourself, felt like a relative had won it! Watched the replay on red button not long after though I was glad he won it again in 2016 where I had the pleasure of a full HD tv viewing experience!
He probably played in the second most beautiful tennis match I've ever watched as well, the Rio Olympic final in 2016 against another great of his era Del Potro. It was an amazing late night experience and the tears from both players as they hugged at the end was one of the most emotional moments I've witnessed in sport.
Quite something wasnāt it.
Some people say the sight of a great sportsman on the downslope of their career is tragic - like a lion in winter.....hungry but too slow and cowed to feast on the slim pickings available.
For me thereās such an earnest nobility in the effort, the fight, the struggle to just squeeze out a little bit more.
No one could ever question this kidās desire to give that 1% more when everyone else gave up. If heās suffering - we are all suffering with and for him gladly.
Rest and show the next generation what it means to be elite.
Beautifully put.
He'll always be the fighter to me, chasing what seemed to be lost causes and turning them into moments of victory.
Enjoying your input guys - it has the warm feel of an Irish wake
and I don't want to witter on but it's a testament to the man's legacy and place we've held in our hearts for him. Not enough words and tributes for the guy.
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