SW19 win? Andy didn’t forget me
People often ask about the moment Andy “forgot” about me during his victory lap after winning his first Wimbledon title in 2013. The truth is, he just couldn’t find me!
The Centre Court players’ box is mixed, so each player gets 18 seats for their entourage, who have to sit side by side.
It’s already a stressful situation, but sitting alongside the other player’s family and team members makes it even worse.
The previous year, when Andy lost in the final to Roger Federer, I found it incredibly uncomfortable. So, in 2013, I moved into the stands. When he won, he climbed up to the box to celebrate, but I wasn’t there. I didn’t want to rush down for fear of being accused by the media – again – of being “the ultimate pushy parent”. Then everyone in the crowd was shouting “What about your mum?!” so I felt I could go down and hug him. Looking back, it seems ridiculous certain sections of the media made me feel so self-conscious. It will be nice to watch that final again – only this time without the three hours and 10 minutes of stomach-churning nausea.