Andy Murray surprised by kids on Father’s Day as he wins title in Nottingham to maintain great Wimbledon preparation
Andy Murray maintained his perfect preparations for Wimbledon by winning the Rothesay Open - his second ATP Challenger Tour title in a week.
But it was being surprised by his children at the Nottingham Tennis Centre that had the 36-year-old beaming with joy and lost for words.
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Murray, who won the Surbiton Trophy last week, overcame France's Arthur Cazaux to win in straight sets [6-4, 6-4].
Despite being in his best form since 2017 having now won ten games in a row, Murray's attention instantly turned to wanting to head home and see his four children.
Speaking after his triumph, the Scotsman was surprised by his wife Kim Sears and their four young children sitting in the stands on Father's Day to leave the three-time Grand Slam champion shocked.
He said: "I'll get back home tonight and see my kids for Father's Day, so hopefully I'll get in before their bedtime.
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"I get a rest day tomorrow, and get pumped for Queens."
Murray was then interrupted by shouts from the crowd as his family loudly chanted, 'we're here'.
Looking up in amazement to see his family waving at him, an emotional Murray remarked: "Oh my god, I didn't know they were here.
"I had no idea they were coming! They came last week for the final at Surbiton, and they turned up and it started raining.
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"So then they had to go home for the kids' bedtime so they missed the end of the match, so it's great they they managed to come today.
"I don't know how many of them are here. They're all there? Thanks guys."
Murray, who has enjoyed success on the ATP's second-tier circuit, will be returning to the ATP Tour to take part in the Queen's Club Championships.
Another stellar showing will likely see Murray be seeded for Wimbledon, where he would avoid a number of big-hitters in the opening round.
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