Andy Murray’s 10 most memorable matches at Wimbledon

The former British number one has been involved in a number of Wimbledon classics over the years.

Andy Murray has played his last Wimbledon singles match after failing to recover from back surgery in time to make a final appearance.

Here, the PA news agency picks out 10 of Murray’s most memorable singles matches at the All England Club.

2005, Wimbledon, third round – lost to David Nalbandian 6-7 (4) 1-6 6-0 6-4 6-1

Andy Murray disputes a point during his match against David Nalbandian in 2005 — Andy Murray put on a show against former finalist David Nalbandian in 2005 (Andrew Parsons/PA)

Murray made it through to the third round, where he led former finalist Nalbandian by two sets to love on Centre Court before fading physically.

A Wimbledon love affair had been established.

2008, Wimbledon, fourth round – beat Richard Gasquet 5-7 3-6 7-6 (3) 6-2 6-4

Andy Murray celebrates during his comeback win against Richard Gasquet (Sean Dempsey/PA)

The 21-year-old was two sets and a break down before recovering to reach the quarter-finals of a grand slam for the first time.

The backhand down the line during the third-set tie-break that left him almost in the crowd is one of his most memorable shots.

2009, Wimbledon, fourth round – beat Stan Wawrinka 2-6 6-3 6-3 5-7 6-3

Andy Murray celebrates victory against Stan Wawrinka (Sean Dempsey/PA)

Taking on one of the most familiar opponents of his career, Swiss Wawrinka, the pair battled for nearly four hours and finished at 10.39pm in what was the first Wimbledon match to be played fully indoors.

2012, Wimbledon, final – lost to Roger Federer 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4

Andy Murray becomes emotional after losing to Roger Federer — Andy Murray’s first Wimbledon final ended in heartbreak (Adam Davy/PA)

Having finally won a semi-final at the fourth time of asking, the Scot took on Centre Court king Federer. He won the first set but a pivotal second went the Swiss’ way and Murray could not reclaim the momentum.

Murray’s tears in his on-court interview helped him shake his dour image.

2012, Olympic Games, semi-final – beat Novak Djokovic 7-5 7-5

Andy Murray hugs Novak Djokovic at the net — Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals at London 2012 (Rebecca Naden/PA)

A high-quality and tense match went the way of a fired-up Murray, who played aggressive tennis and used the crowd to his advantage.

“It’s the most fun I’ve had at any tournament,” he said afterwards.

2012, Olympic Games, gold medal match – beat Roger Federer 6-2 6-1 6-4

Andy Murray celebrated Olympic gold — Andy Murray won Olympic gold (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Admittedly he was facing a tired Federer but this was complete domination in front of a raucous and disbelieving Centre Court crowd.

2013, Wimbledon, final – beat Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 6-4

Andy Murray celebrates in front of the scoreboard — Andy Murray celebrates his maiden Wimbledon win (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Superb throughout, the final game was a match in itself before Murray at last got his hands on the golden trophy.

2016, Wimbledon, final – beat Milos Raonic 6-4 7-6 (3) 7-6 (2)

Andy Murray holds the Wimbledon trophy for the second time (Adam Davy/PA)

From the start, he stamped his authority on first-time finalist Raonic and did not let up.

2021, Wimbledon, second round – beat Oscar Otte 6-3 4-6 4-6 6-4 6-2

Andy Murray celebrates his victory with his arms aloft — Andy Murray won another late-night thriller under the roof (Ian Walton/AELTC Pool)

His body may have let him down but the famous Murray battling spirit was fully intact and he took the Centre Court crowd on another rollercoaster ride before winning in five sets.

2024, Wimbledon, second round – lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (3), 6-7 (2), 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4

Andy Murray waves to the crowd after losing a thriller against Stefanos Tsitsipas (Steven Paston/PA)

The Scot produced his best level since 2016 and might have beaten Tsitsipas had play not been suspended overnight after the third set, but the Greek fought back impressively.