Being a father changes everything, even if you are a professional tennis player. Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray all showed how it’s not easy to balance fatherhood with professional obligations from time to time. In a similar way, the father of four kids, Murray, channeled his fatherly energy while staying away from a wild celebration during the ongoing Davis Cup.
Looking at the way the 36-year-old British tennis player kept his ‘dad energy’ intact while giving a wonderful answer to his compatriot’s exuberant win celebration drew a lot of attention from the tennis world. Let’s take a look at what left the tennis fans adoring the father side of the British tennis star.
Tennis fans respond to Andy Murray’s fatherly enthusiasm
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Currently, the three-time Grand Slam champion is playing for his country in the Davis Cup. Recently, he had an off-court moment with his 21-year-old compatriot, Jack Draper. After successfully qualifying for the final 8 in Malaga and finishing second in Group 2, it was time for celebration.
Recently, a celebration video of Draper went viral, in which Draper’s celebration received a priceless dad-like reaction from her veteran countryman. In it, the British icon was seen driving his car and keeping his distance from the chaotic party while his countryman was enjoying a wild party by himself.
A Twitter user shared the video and wrote, “Andy,” followed by a series of crying face emojis.
Andy 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/MgJs67XhtH
— Thiago (@shapovalover_) September 18, 2023
After seeing that video, tennis fans flooded the comment section of that video with their amazing reactions to Murray’s representation of a typical father. A fan highlighted how the father of 4 bought his inner fatherly energy to handle the wild celebration, and wrote, “Proper ‘dad energy’ from Andy, in my opinion.”
Proper ‘dad energy’ from Andy
In my opinion.
— Carlos Alcaraz is the GOAT (@GoatCaraz) September 18, 2023
While another tennis fan pointed out how the former world number one didn’t really enjoy the wild celebration. He wrote, “Andy not impressed by the noisy, singing n exuberant youngster”
Andy not impressed by the noisy, singing n exuberant youngster 🤣 https://t.co/YFwe9MYdx4
— Kelvin Gray 🗺 (@0try) September 18, 2023
On the other hand, a lot of fans also talked about the amazing duo and even created a future plan for them. “Great duo. Hope he coaches him in the future,” a fan added.
Great duo.
Hope he coaches him in the future 🫱🏾🫲🏻 https://t.co/U5wdufjtQK— Gift Stefano Francis (@GiftFrancis98) September 18, 2023
Nevertheless, a fan found this video quite hilarious and mentioned, “lmaooo I cannot stop watching this I cannot.”
lmaooo I cannot stop watching this I cannot https://t.co/rv6Tllt8CM
— Emily Kate (@em_katexo) September 18, 2023
Some fans also connected it to the proper after-party scenario. She wrote, “The drive home after picking your teenage son up from a party because he overdid the special punch.”
The drive home after picking your teenage son up from a party because he overdid the special punch. https://t.co/hMtoyDcH6M
— Claire 🤙🏻🎾 (@brooksybradshaw) September 18, 2023
While a fan gave a hilarious reaction regarding the consequences that will be seen after the celebration, “This us excellent from @andy_murray and @jackdraper0 But only one of them will have a hangover this morning.”
This us excellent from @andy_murray and @jackdraper0 But only one of them will have a hangover this morning 😂😂😂 https://t.co/BSFl2UMmq4
— Helen BH (@helenbhans) September 18, 2023
Apart from this, a fan also praised the 36-year-old British tennis player’s energy. A fan wrote, “never felt a more spiritual connection mind body and soul to Andy Murray than here.”
never felt a more spiritual connection mind body and soul to andy murray than here https://t.co/bk0pEgshk2
— ana. (@motsdangereux) September 18, 2023
In addition, a fan enjoyed watching the duo and wrote, “I love when tennis becomes a team sport bc then you get dynamics like this.”
i love when tennis becomes a team sport bc then you get dynamics like this 😂😭 https://t.co/YgDBjsSdOZ
— 🌙 (@_watermint) September 18, 2023
Nonetheless, being a father of four is not an easy task. Nearly a month ago, during the US Open, the former world number one dished out a hilarious fatherhood take and shared his personal struggle with the crowd.
Andy Murray shared his fatherhood struggles
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After winning the first round at Flushing Meadows, in the on-court interview, the 2012 US Open champion made a huge revelation when he asked her how he was feeling about having his family by his side during the tournament.
While his wife was present in the crowd to cheer him up, he jokingly made a comment regarding how his kids are back in the hotel and how it’s not always fun with them, as managing little ones under 7 can get difficult at times. However, what do you think about Murray channeling his dad’s energy? Write down your thoughts in the comment section below.
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