Andy Murray sticks up for mother Judy after Emma Raducanu Wimbledon furore

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Andy Murray came out in support of his mother Judy as he addressed the furore over Emma Raducanu’s mixed doubles withdrawal at Wimbledon for the first time. “At that moment, everyone’s really emotional because it’s the end of me playing at Wimbledon,” said Murray ahead of his final event at the Paris Olympics. She’s been the best supporter.” I'm aware there's a much bigger picture out there but she's my mum so she obviously cares a lot about me, and it's been a huge part of my career as well Andy Murray on his mother Judy Murray was understood at the time to be devastated by Raducanu’s decision, which she attributed to a sore wrist, and he revealed the pair have not spoken since the 21-year-old informed him of her withdrawal. “Mentally I was preparing to play more matches but, when I reflect on that, it was right that I finished playing at Wimbledon with my brother and I’m really happy that was the end.” There will be no awkwardness between the pair in the French capital, with Raducanu opting to skip the Olympics and play a WTA event in Washington next week.