The British crowd fell silent on the fourth day of Wimbledon, marking the moment they said goodbye to a legend who lived his moments on the court. Andy Murray‘s farewell ceremony brought tears to everyone present. Although they wished for one more chance to see him play, Emma Raducanu’s withdrawal from the mixed doubles dashed those hopes. Will she face the wrath of the fans?

Emma Raducanu recently withdrew from the mixed doubles at Wimbledon due to a stiff right wrist. She was set to play alongside Andy Murray, but they were replaced by Rajeev Ram and Katie Volynets. Raducanu prioritized her health despite her excitement to play with Murray. “Unfortunately, I woke up with some stiffness in my right wrist. I have decided to make the very tough decision to withdraw from the mixed doubles,” Raducanu said.

Raducanu also expressed her dissatisfaction about missing the chance to play with Murray, adding, “I’m disappointed as I was really looking forward to playing with Andy but I’ve got to take care.” Although Raducanu’s withdrawal was intended to allow her to rest, it impacted Andy Murray’s Wimbledon farewell. The ATP star also withdrew from the men’s singles and was knocked out of the doubles. Despite his plans to retire after the Paris Olympics, fans were eager to see him play one last time at Wimbledon, possibly leading to backlash against Raducanu.

However, British-Canadian former professional tennis player Greg Rusedski supported Raducanu’s decision, stating she made the right choice for her health. However, Boris Becker seemed unimpressed when he highlighted the emotional impact on Murray’s family, tweeting, “Why don’t you ask Andy or Judy how they feel about this…”

There are concerns that Emma Raducanu might face backlash from the crowd in her upcoming match against New Zealand’s Lulu Sun on Centre Court. Despite this, Raducanu remains focused on her title run. Amid the disappointment, a message from a royal fan briefly brightened Andy Murray’s day.

Royal family’s tennis fan sends an adorable message for Andy Murray

The grass-court major event has always been an attraction point for the host country. Kate Middleton, a long-time tennis fan, has a close connection with players like Roger Federer and Andy Murray. During this sad moment for Murray, Middleton decided to uplift him with a note.

“An incredible Wimbledon career comes to an end. You should be so very proud @andymurray. On behalf of all of us, thank you!” Middleton wrote the Instagram stories shared with the royal Instagram account. She has never missed a Wimbledon except in 2013 when she was pregnant.

While her love for the sport continues, the message she sent for Andy Murray is a gesture that she stands for the sport as well as the ones responsible for bringing glory to it.