SerbiaThe article discusses Andy Murray's upcoming bronze statue at Wimbledon, created by sculptor Jonathan Williams-Elis. Murray expressed concerns about the potential for ridicule, referencing past controversial statues such as Cristiano Ronaldo's bust and Harry Kane's bronze figure compared to comic book characters. Williams-Elis spent 90 minutes with Murray to determine the appropriate pose for the sculpture, aiming to capture both his recognizable likeness and dynamic movement. The statue will depict Murray holding a racket, reflecting his energetic and versatile playing style. The location has not been disclosed yet, but the sculpture will be larger than life-sized. Murray became the first British man to win Wimbledon singles titles since 1936, achieving this feat in 2013 and again in 2016, along with two Olympic gold medals. Other statues at Wimbledon include Fred Perry's monument and several British champions placed in 2004. Wimbledon organizers have no current plans to honor international tennis legends like Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams, or Roger Federer with statues, though they did not rule out future possibilities.
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