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To think Judy Murray is that mum!

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Mycatsmudge · 09/07/2024 10:03

So Judy Murray is astonished Emma Raducanu backed out of playing a farewell mixed doubles game with her son because she didn’t feel well that morning and wanted to prioritise her qualifying singles match the next day.

If it had been the other way round I’d be surprised if Andy didn’t do the same and Judy would have backed his decision. AIBU to think women are always called upon to sacrifice their own interests for those of men and Judy Murray is that mum!

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GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 09/07/2024 12:03

He’s a big boy now, he shouldn’t need his mummy concerning herself publicly in his professional affairs.

Busby88 · 09/07/2024 11:57

I think she was being sarcastic.

DollyBelle · 09/07/2024 11:54

I am a huge Andy fan but actually think he should have ended with that match with his brother and the beautiful presentation.
As I understand it his mum was having a go at the organisers not at Emma.
But she must have known the comment could have been misconstrued.
Emma had every right to put her own career first.
It would be great to see Andy at the Olympics with his brother that would be the perfect farewell.
Roger looks a bit lost, doesn’t he? I adore him, but he looks like he’s hanging on to who he was at Wimbledon. I know he loves it there, as do his family, but maybe a bit of time away might help? I’m not sure.
It must be hard being that successful and driven and then you are sitting in the stands….

itsnotabouthepasta · 09/07/2024 11:51

Plus Andy Murray STILL hasn’t retired as he has the olympics still to come…

fizzandchips · 09/07/2024 11:47

Judy Murray’s autobiography, ‘Knowing the Score’ is an insightful read. I liked her before I read it, but I’m in awe of her now.

SoundTheSirens · 09/07/2024 11:47

GasPanic · 09/07/2024 11:42

Difficult one.

I think after so many years at the top it would have been nice for him to appear one last time, give a little interview, thanks to the crowd etc.

Imagine working at a place for 20 years and then not being able to give a retirement speech. It's kind of similar.

I think I can understand why he may feel a bit frustrated to be able to have that time. Maybe not entirely justified, but at least understandable.

Errr....he did all of that the day before.

Roseyjane · 09/07/2024 11:46

She says now she was being sarcastic. I don’t believe her, I think she was pissed off and climbed back.

emma would have discussed with Andy before making it public and Andy would have done the exact same thing. And Judy would have recommended Andy do the same thing. And she knows it.

she is an attention seeker though. Likes the limelight. Trying to be a celeb.

Hummingbird75 · 09/07/2024 11:45

crockofshite · 09/07/2024 11:40

I thought Judy was being sarcastic when she said 'astonished', in that she wasn't at all surprised that ER pulled out of the doubles match because she's a bit flakey, prone to injury, unreliable.

That is worse isn't it?

Bloody rude. Emma is just at the start of her career, Andy is at the end. Judy should have been far more gracious and supported Emma in my view.

GreigeO · 09/07/2024 11:42

I think Judy Murry is great!

GasPanic · 09/07/2024 11:42

Difficult one.

I think after so many years at the top it would have been nice for him to appear one last time, give a little interview, thanks to the crowd etc.

Imagine working at a place for 20 years and then not being able to give a retirement speech. It's kind of similar.

I think I can understand why he may feel a bit frustrated to be able to have that time. Maybe not entirely justified, but at least understandable.

crockofshite · 09/07/2024 11:40

I thought Judy was being sarcastic when she said 'astonished', in that she wasn't at all surprised that ER pulled out of the doubles match because she's a bit flakey, prone to injury, unreliable.

Mum5net · 09/07/2024 11:36

CranfordScones · 09/07/2024 11:04

People seem to regard her as a pushy stage school mum. You do realise she was a very good tennis player who represented her country as a student, and who coached other successful players? She also sacrificed a lot for both her sons.

I can't think of a man with a better attitude to women than Andy Murray - and it's clear where it comes from - so it's inexplicable why so many women seem to hate her.

Well said.

Hummingbird75 · 09/07/2024 11:36

She was THAT mum long before this.

Emma made the right decision for herself and her future.

Andy is dragging this out so painfully. Leave with dignity and grace and get some counselling quietly. I feel for him but honestly the time to go is long overdue.

Zanatdy · 09/07/2024 11:34

I bet Andy was furious. Andy would have done the same thing as Emma

Tillievanilly · 09/07/2024 11:34

By being that mum I think she has probably helped her sons a lot considering how well they have done. There is I obviously two sides to this story and the press may have exaggerated…

Badbadbunny · 09/07/2024 11:34

I'll be glad to see the back of both Andy and Judy. Both are a pain in the arse and full of their own importance.

PuttingDownRoots · 09/07/2024 11:31

She was blamed in the press for ending Murray career.

He had played in the singles and mens doubles... so has had his real goodbye anyway.

Ilikeadrink14 · 09/07/2024 11:31

ClaribelLowLieth · 09/07/2024 11:15

It's taken absolutely YEARS but I quite like Judy and Andy Murray now

I don’t think I could live long enough to like them - ever!

Foxxo · 09/07/2024 11:30

Thing is, Andy HAS made a similar decision before when he pulled out of a doubles pairing over an injury while carrying on his singles run.

Emma had every right to pull out to protect her wrist in the hope of not upsetting it before her singles match.

There was no need to Judy to make any comment.

lbwagain · 09/07/2024 11:29

twilightermummy · 09/07/2024 11:25

I like Judy Murray but I do think all this affected Radacanu's game on Sunday. Yes, Emma probably shouldn't have agreed to it in the first place, but who's going to say no to that in the moment! She wasn't to know for certain that she would even get as far as she did. Andy Murray would have done exactly the same and been very unapologetic about it.
The person who has annoyed me the most in all of this, is the nasty, irrelevant Ann Diamond. I don't know who she thinks she is! I'm sure Radacanu is crying into her pillow that Diamond won't be supporting her anymore 🙄

Yes this. I think it was probably very difficult for Emma to say no in that moment and under those circumstances. She's still perhaps quite young and immature and felt it was impossible to say no.

Ilikeadrink14 · 09/07/2024 11:29

Seashor · 09/07/2024 10:17

Isn’t she just, ‘that mum’, can’t abide her.

I agree. She irritates me beyond words. The original pushy mother. Thank god she’s not mine!

Topseyt123 · 09/07/2024 11:28

twilightermummy · 09/07/2024 11:25

I like Judy Murray but I do think all this affected Radacanu's game on Sunday. Yes, Emma probably shouldn't have agreed to it in the first place, but who's going to say no to that in the moment! She wasn't to know for certain that she would even get as far as she did. Andy Murray would have done exactly the same and been very unapologetic about it.
The person who has annoyed me the most in all of this, is the nasty, irrelevant Ann Diamond. I don't know who she thinks she is! I'm sure Radacanu is crying into her pillow that Diamond won't be supporting her anymore 🙄

I agree, especially about Ann Diamond's unnecessary and totally bitchy remarks. Did she even try to retract them?

JimNast · 09/07/2024 11:27

I ❤Judy Murray

Scorchio84 · 09/07/2024 11:26

itsnotabouthepasta · 09/07/2024 10:17

Let’s be honest though, Andy Murray is taking the Elton John approach to never ending retirement…

😂😂

twilightermummy · 09/07/2024 11:25

I like Judy Murray but I do think all this affected Radacanu's game on Sunday. Yes, Emma probably shouldn't have agreed to it in the first place, but who's going to say no to that in the moment! She wasn't to know for certain that she would even get as far as she did. Andy Murray would have done exactly the same and been very unapologetic about it.
The person who has annoyed me the most in all of this, is the nasty, irrelevant Ann Diamond. I don't know who she thinks she is! I'm sure Radacanu is crying into her pillow that Diamond won't be supporting her anymore 🙄