LTA pledges £5m in the direction of Judy Murray’s tennis centre close to Dunblane

The Garden Tennis Affiliation has pledged £5million of funding in the direction of a proposed tennis centre at Park of Keir which might function a part of Andy Murray’s legacy.

Murray introduced the curtain down on his distinguished Wimbledon profession through the 2024 Championships with a doubles look alongside brother Jamie, earlier than All England Membership chiefs placed on an emotional tribute for the three-time grand slam champion.

A statue of Murray contained in the Wimbledon grounds has been mooted, however Billie Jean King claimed on July 6 it will be higher if the Scottish authorities and LTA helped with the completion of a proposed tennis centre at Park of Keir, which lies south of Dunblane and has been led by Judy Murray.

Judy Murray gained an eight-year planning battle to construct the tennis and golf advanced on the finish of 2021, however has continued to face opposition from native campaigners and neighborhood councillors given work would happen on inexperienced belt land.

Nevertheless, the LTA’s announcement on Thursday that it’s going to pledge £5m to the supply of the multi-purpose centre is a lift for the controversial venture, though the funding is agreed topic to the centre receiving all the mandatory planning approvals from the native authority later this yr.

Scott Lloyd, chief govt of the LTA, mentioned: “Judy and her household have made an unlimited contribution to tennis in Scotland and throughout Britain.

“We’re proud to be supporting this venture which can ship each a tennis centre of nationwide significance for Scotland, but in addition an vital neighborhood facility for the folks of Scotland.

“As Andy reaches the ultimate levels of his taking part in profession there are lots of methods during which British tennis will recognise his achievements and that of his household, however we imagine this venture will ship a landmark facility for Dunblane and Scotland that may profit, as a part of Andy’s legacy, generations to come back.”

I’m delighted that the LTA has dedicated £5m of funding and help to the centre at Dunblane. This can be a big funding in Scottish tennis and neighborhood sport.

Judy Murray

This funding is a part of the LTA’s ongoing dedication to investing in Scottish tennis and follows the opening of latest indoor tennis centres in Oriam and Moray.

Judy Murray added: “I’m delighted that the LTA has dedicated £5m of funding and help to the centre at Dunblane.

“This can be a big funding in Scottish tennis and neighborhood sport. I’ve been working carefully with Scott Lloyd and the LTA over a number of years to carry the plans to fruition and we’ll proceed to work in partnership to ship a legacy for Scotland.

“We’re now hopeful that our different companions will commit their help to this vital and thrilling venture, and to spend money on different neighborhood tennis services throughout the UK.”