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Liam Broady, the British tennis player, had just clinched a hard-fought victory over Norwegian rival Casper Ruud in the second round of Wimbledon. As he stepped off the court, his face beamed with a mixture of joy and relief.

During his post-match interview, Broady could not help but reveal that his mother Shirley Broady had been extremely nervous ahead of the match against Ruud. Let’s find out what had got his mother all worried.

Liam Broady shares how his mother gets nervous before his match

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The Broady family has been involved in tennis for several years, with Liam’s older sister Naomi also a professional player. Shirley, a former tennis player herself, had been instrumental in nurturing her children’s talents. As Liam had climbed the ranks of professional tennis, the pressure and expectations had only grown. Facing a formidable opponent like Casper Ruud, who had been in excellent form in recent months, had only heightened those nerves.

In the post-match interview, Liam said, ?My mum does not like watching. I said to my mum yesterday, ?Look I have already won ?80k, you can chill out?.?

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Liam knew all too well the rollercoaster of emotions his mother was experiencing. He had seen her elation during his wins, and her disappointments during his losses. He knew that his success was as much her triumph as it was his own, and he was determined to put on a performance that would make her proud.

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Liam proves he is not an ingrate

After winning the second round at Wimbledon against Casper Ruud, Liam made sure to thank everyone who was cheering for him through his social media account. He added a story on Instagram to say thank you to his fans and loved ones. He also added that he wanted to reply to everyone but his phone was not working.

He went on to add that he is going to enjoy the rest of the day, enjoying his win and celebrating as much as he can. And after that, he will get ready for the third round tomorrow at the championship. In his third round, he will be playing against Denis Shapovalov.

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Who do you think will win tomorrow? Will Liam, a good soon, usher in another happy day for his mother? Let us know in the comments section below.