Known as The Lionesses, the England national team defeated Germany 2-1 to win Euro 2022. It marked their first-ever major trophy and England’s first major international championship (men’s or women’s) since 1966.
Taking to Instagram, Andy Murray rejoiced in the turnout for the match and later celebrated their victory.
Some fans even went ahead and compared the monumental football win to Andy Murray’s Wimbledon triumph.
Andy Murray is known to advocate for the success of women in all fields. The former World No. 1 has previously voiced the need for equal pay for female tennis players. He has also shunned down sly and ignorant remarks concerning women.
In a recent press conference at the Citi Open, Murray admitted that it took working with Amelie Mauresmo, his former coach, for him to truly understand the problems faced by women.
The British tennis player appreciated the fact that women and men are able to compete together in a global sport such as tennis.
Andy Murray begins preparations for the US Open series
Murray is all set to make a competitive return at the Citi Open after his quarterfinal loss to Alexander Bublik at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.
After his loss, the World No. 50 said that he would have wanted the results to be better, but playing as many matches as possible was more important.
Murray was seen hitting the practice courts with compatriot Dan Evans ahead of the ATP 500 tournament in Washington, D.C. The Scot wishes to re-enter the top 30 to secure a seeded spot at the Grand Slams.
Andy Murray will be competing at the Citi Open between August 1 and 7 after which he will head to Montreal to bid for a fourth Canadian Masters title.
Murray is slated to play Mikael Ymer in the first round of the Citi Open on August 1.
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