There’s talk Andy Murray could be knighted after he led Britain to an historic Davis Cup win, the first since 1936.
The tennis ace beat David Goffin in straight sets, sealing victory with a breathtaking lob before collapsing in tears.
What a way to win the #DavisCup!!! @andy_murray hits a great lob to clinch the title for Great Britain!!https://t.co/cAmYqyVpMT
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 29, 2015
Since Sunday’s match, Murray fans have been calling for the Scot to be knighted in the New Year’s Honours list.
Andy Murray for a Knighthood #sirandy
— Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) November 29, 2015
If @andy_murray doesn't get a knighthood after #DavisCupFinal + @Wimbledon + @usopen + @Olympics he must wonder what else he needs to do.
— Anthony Simon (@anthonysimon) November 29, 2015
Despite being ranked at number two in the world, winning Wimbledon and an Olympic Gold medal, not everyone agrees the 28-year-old is ready for the accolade.
Game set and match for Andy Murray as we win the Davis Cup for first time since 1936. But please no knighthood. He's too young
— Andrew Pierce (@toryboypierce) November 29, 2015
Knighthood calls for @andy_murray – for UK won Wimbledon,Olympic Gold now Davis Cup.So for me it's a YES but only on retirement later. 🙂
— Gordon Burns (@mrgordonburns) November 29, 2015
And some believe the reason he hasn’t received one yet is due to him declaring his support for a Yes vote during the Scottish independence referendum…
I wonder if Andy Murray didnt get a knighthood due to being pro indy?
Seems like every other unsuccessful person is
Tho he is successful
— Taylor (@dtaylor5633) August 11, 2015
But does Andy think he deserves one?
Speaking (rather modestly) after the match he said: “Look, I think everyone deserves one. For all of the team, it’s great to have a Davis Cup next to our name. We’ll all remember this year for the rest of our lives, regardless of what happens in the rest of our careers.”
😉
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) November 29, 2015
