Judy Murray inspires Perth youngsters

Mum of tennis star duo calls in at Perth club to offer the game of a lifetime

The opportunity to partner tennis legend Andy Murray in a game of doubles – against his mother and brother – is up for grabs.

Judy Murray dropped by Perth Tennis Club where, as well as coaching a group of youngsters, she explained how any tennis fan will have the chance to play with the Murray family.

The idea of the #TeamUp campaign is to show off 10 seconds of “keepie-up” skills on camera using whatever comes to hand.

“Whoever comes up with the most creative clip will win,” said Judy who recounted how her sons honed their skills on her kitchen table, knocking a ping pong ball over cereal packets.

The doubles match will take place ahead of the charity event, Andy Murray Live at the SSE Hydro on November 7, where the Dunblane ace will face Roger Federer in an exhibition match.

“I’m thrilled Andy Live is returning to Glasgow this year,” said Judy.

“The #TeamUp campaign is unique – it’s not every day you get the chance to partner up with a Wimbledon champion. I’ll be on the other side of the net with Jamie, so the lucky winner will have to be on top of their game!”

Colin Banks from SSE, added: “As the energy behind Andy Murray Live for a second year, SSE is delighted to offer tennis fans a real money-can’t-buy experience.

“To have the chance to partner Andy in a game of doubles is incredible, not to mention facing Judy and Jamie Murray, a double Wimbledon Champion in his own right. It’s an amazing prize, and one befitting of a fantastic event which will once again see a sell-out crowd at The SSE Hydro and a vast sum of money raised for charity.”

Fans can enter for the chance to partner Andy by uploading a tennis skills video to SSE’s facebook or twitter pages, accompanied by the following message @YourSSE I’m ready to #TeamUp with the Murrays for #AMLive17

The winner will also receive passes to a hospitality lunch and tickets for the sold-out Andy Murray Live exhibition.

Getty. Pictures: Perth Tennis Club youngsters were coached by Judy Murray, mum to stars of the sport Andy and Jamie, right.