Tennis followers took to social media and voiced their help for Andy Murray after the British star missed his grandmother’s funeral to play within the Davis Cup on Friday. The three-time Grand Slam winner beat Leandro Riedi in a singles match earlier than giving a teary interview.

“Today is a tough day for me, it’s actually my…,” Murray stated earlier than he then stopped to carry his chest as he tried to compose himself. Fans reacted by applauding because the Scottish star regarded down on the court docket.

He then added: “It’s my gran’s funeral today…” Murray once more paused and a shout from the gang of ‘We love you Andy,’ was heard and additional applause. The tennis star apologised to the interviewer earlier than including: “I’m sorry to my family that I’m not able to be there, Gran that one was for you.” Clearly upset, Murray then returned to his chair.

Fans had been fast to indicate their help for the tennis star on social media with @ronniegourley commenting: “Just when you think @andy_murray couldn’t be a more impressive and admirable person - not to mention being the ultimate competitor - he does this.” Showing related help was Moira Bayne who added: “I could not admire this man more. An absolutely wonderful sports legend and human being. RIP Andy’s gran.”

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Despite dropping the opening set Murray got here combating again to win the rubber 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 6-4 to offer Great Britain a 1-0 lead within the Davis Cup tie. "I'd by no means performed him earlier than or practiced with him earlier than,” stated Murray after beating Riedi. “I knew he was a shot maker but he sustained it for a really long time today and yeah I had to make some adjustments during the match.

“The team obviously help a lot with that as well so thanks to them for helping me get through." Fans were impressed by Murray’s fightback under the difficult circumstances, @jonbrooksnobby added: “What a man, putting that performance in under those circumstances.”