Andy Murray is a three-time Grand Slam champion and former World No.1
Andy Murray became the latest tennis celebrity to post a tennis challenge on Twitter amidst the coronavirus lockdown.
With the ATP suspending all matches and Tours at least until July 13 in a bid to curb the spread of the pandemic coronavirus spread, many tennis stars have been in self-isolation.
Many stars including Murray’s on-court rival Roger Federer had posted a new challenge on Twitter.
In a turn of events, it was Murray who carried on the new trend by posting a new challenge on Twitter.
The Scotsman took it up a few notches ahead with a new volley challenge with his wife too.
A challenge to all tennis players and fans… The 💯 volley challenge. There was no bickering during the filming of the video 🙄, although I think the last volley was aimed at my head… I can't be the only one that wants to see Rog and Mirka hitting a few balls together…🎾 pic.twitter.com/c0lMnNuSSQ
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) April 9, 2020
Murray could be seen alongside his wife and partner Kim, with the duo successfully completing 100 volleys.
He also invited the tennis fraternity to join him in the new challenge, specifically former World No.1 Roger Federer and his wife Mirka.
How else are you guys #TrainingFromHome @tonikroos @gianluigibuffon @imVkohli @tombrady @trevornoah @luka7doncic @billgates @swish41 @cristiano @alexzverev @cocogauff @kensingtonroyal @realhughjackman @rafaelnadal @stephencurry30 @therock @beargrylls @coldplay https://t.co/N8BHl4v0HR
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
Swiss maestro Federer had a few days back posted a solo training drill video of himself on Twitter. The record Grand Slam champion also nominated a few other celebrities to try it out.
The video was a huge hit with millions of Federer’s fans and followers posting their own version of the challenge in the social media handle.
Murray offers his support to NHS workers
The former Wimbledon champion also sent his support to the NHS staff working at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge via a video message.
Murray, who had visited the hospital earlier as part of his recovery from the hip injury that he had sustained earlier, revealed that he had also made a donation to the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT).
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