Jamie Murray appointed tournament director at Queen’s
The 26-time ATP doubles champion takes an off-court role
Jamie Murray Wimbledon 2019 (Action Plus/Panoramic)
Former world doubles No 1 Jamie Murray has been appointed the tournament director of the cinch Championships, better known as Queen’s.
A champion 26 times on the ATP doubles circuit, Murray has also organised the Battle of the Brits plus the Murray Trophy, and will continue to play on the tour, except for the week before and the week of Queen’s.
“It’s a real honour to be given this opportunity by the LTA, to work on such a prestigious and well-regarded tournament with the event team during the year, supporting the development and growth of the cinch Championships,” Murray said in a press statement.
“As most people know I have a genuine interest in the events side of the business having started as a tournament director of the Murray Trophy and most recently organising Battle of the Brits in ensuring the best possible experience for the players and fans who attend.”
People in this post
More tennis news
August 25, 1997: The day the US Open officially opened Arthur Ashe stadium court
“There’s way too many obstacles” – Roger Federer rules out a comeback and reveals why the goodbye at the US Open took seven years
August 24, 1929: The day Helen Wills claimed the US Nationals for the sixth time
Coco Gauff downs Jessica Pegula to win second Cincinnati title
Fils claims maiden Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati, ending France’s 12-year wait for a champion at this level