LTA urged to build on success

Former British No 1 Tim Henman believes Andy Murray’s achievements should inspire the next generation to play tennis.

Henman has urged the Lawn Tennis Association to make sure Britain builds on his success.

“It’s imperative of the LTA and the game of tennis in this country that they capitalise on it,” the 42-year-old said on BBC2.

“They have an unbelievable role model.

“It’s been such a journey. He’s overcome so many hurdles but this has to inspire the next generation to play the game and produce better players going forward.

“It defies logic, it really does. Every time there’s a challenge put in front of this man, he finds a way to get over it.”

Greg Rusedski, another former British No 1 one, was left gobsmacked.

The 1997 US Open runner-up told Sky Sports 3: “I want to know from Murray, how he recovered from (Saturday) because that was astonishing.

“It was all about his brilliance. He served well, he was aggressive. This is the best match Murray has played throughout this championship and that’s why he is the number one player.”

His victory capped a brilliant few days for the Murray brothers, Jamie having earlier this week guaranteed the year-end doubles world No 1 ranking alongside Bruno Soares.

Judy Murray posted a picture of her two sons on Twitter, captioned with the words ‘Andy & Jamie Murray: Pride of Scotland, Kings of world tennis’.