Andy Murray donates Centre Court wining kit to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

Tennis fans wanting to re-capture some of the elation of Andy Murray’s straight-sets victory over Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon this summer may want to head back to south London soon after the Scot donated his winning kit to the Wimbledon Lawn tennis Museum.

The very kit Murray wore in the gripping Centre Court final promises to give fans a unique opportunity to reflect on the spectacular victory, which saw him become the first Briton in 77 years to win the Gentlemen’s single title at Wimbledon.

Visitors can admire the full winning kit, as well as the autographed items including his Adidas Climalite shirt, Aircast ankle braces, Adidas Climalite tailored shorts and Adidas adipower tennis shoes.

Joining this hallowed haul are the dresses worn in the Wimbledon Women’s Final by Champion Marion Bartoli and finalist Sabine Lisicki.

“The display doesn’t fail to conjure up emotions,” promises Ashley Jones, Commercial Manager of the Museum, who says the kit will “take you back to the celebrated moment history was made”.

“We are thrilled to share this unique piece of British Tennis History, thanks to Murray’s wonderful donation (and) we’re delighted we can extend this stirring experience to visitors the world over. It is truly a winning display.”

The museum incorporates tours of the much revered grounds and courts of Wimbledon. There is even a virtual John McEnroe to help visitors conjure the atmosphere inside the men’s dressing rooms.

As well as recounting the history of the game of tennis, Wimbledon and The Championships, the museum also seeks to reflect the state of the current game and champions of today, hopefully providing inspiration to the potential champions of tomorrow.

With Murray’s win coming nearly eight decades after Fred Perry won his last of three titles at The Championships, this latest acquisition may just help with the latter.