Andy Murray message speaks volumes as retired tennis icon reaches out to boxer

Andy Murray’s final appearance at the Paris Olympics was an emotional affair, as the tennis icon concluded his remarkable career. The 37 year old took to the court for the last time, partnering with Dan Evans in the men’s doubles quarter-finals at Roland Garros.

Despite not securing a fourth Olympic medal, his performance, just weeks after spinal surgery, was one of the standout stories of the Games.

However, amidst the emotion and media scrutiny, Murray demonstrated the kindness and generosity that has endeared him to the British public, extending a heartfelt gesture to a devastated Welsh athlete.

Earlier in the Games, boxer Rosie Eccles had her Olympic aspirations dashed amid controversy when she was controversially ousted from the women’s 66kg boxing competition.

The 28 year old appeared to be on track for victory during her last-32 bout against Poland’s Aneta Rygielska.

Despite Rygielska being penalised a point, a surprise split decision declared her the winner. Eccles was left shocked by the verdict, which elicited boos from the crowd.

She maintained that she was the rightful victor of the match, while BBC commentator Steve Bunce expressed his frustration at the decision.

In a poignant social media post, the boxer later wrote: “Today, in my last dance it was the sport of boxing that has broke my heart.”