Andy Murray fans queue at Wimbledon for days in hopes of seeing tennis star's final match

Andy Murray's biggest fans have been eagerly lining up since Saturday, June 29, hoping to catch a glimpse of the British tennis icon in what might be his final singles match at Wimbledon. The two-time Wimbledon winner is still on the fence about competing after experiencing back issues at Queen's Club, which led to weakness in his right leg and prompted him to undergo surgery last weekend to remove a spinal cyst.

Murray seemed doubtful about his singles play on Thursday, hinting that teaming up with his brother Jamie for doubles was more likely. However, his mood appeared more positive during Sunday's press conference. He anticipates making his decision by tonight (Monday, July 1) on whether he will have one last appearance at the prestigious tournament.

Tennis fan Catherine, from Belgium, has claimed the front spot in the queue to witness Murray's potential last game, having set up camp at 10am on Saturday. "I'll be very happy and sad at the same time, because I know it's probably going to be the last time," she expressed.

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The dedicated 33-year-old fan has been following Murray's career for two decades. She said: "I've been a fan for a long, long time since he started really. So I really like him, like his playing style. The way he behaves on court was really appealing because I was quite similar myself."

Fans Christine Small, 63, from Peterhead, Scotland, and her daughter Lorna Kennedy, 40, from Dundee, have also been queueing since 9am on Sunday. "He feels like one of our own," Ms Small shared, "He's done so well and he's just been so good for the sport."

She continued: "I don't actually care if he just walks out and plays two games and says 'I'm done', I've been able to cheer him one last time on Centre Court and that would be enough. We're Scottish, so we get him. He's really dry, he's really funny, but he's also an advocate for women's tennis."

Sarah Gilchrist, 37, and Sarah Gill, 38, from Coleraine, Northern Ireland, have been in line since 5pm on Sunday. Ms Gilchrist expressed uncertainty about whether Murray will truly retire. She said: "We've heard this before, so we'll have to wait and see it to believe it. He said this before, a few years ago at the Australian Open. But I think it could be his time this year to hang up his racket."

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