An angry Judy Murray has made significant claims regarding her son Andy's tennis legacy. The situation unfolds as plans for a £20million national tennis centre were shelved, leaving her frustrated and accusing the Scottish Government and Tennis Scotland of apathy and lack of cooperation.

Judy Murray's Frustration over Tennis Centre Plans

Background and Initial Encouragement

Judy Murray had dedicated over a decade of her life to the project. She was encouraged by Sport Scotland and the Lawn Tennis Association to make it a centre of national significance. However, as things progressed, the scale of the centre grew, and costs escalated due to various factors like the impact of Covid and Brexit, along with planning delays.This led to a forced decision to sideline the plans, much to Judy's disappointment. She had simply wanted a place to develop other coaches and players and make it a community-oriented centre open to everyone.

The Forced Decision and Stakeholder Responsibility

Judy worked hard to get the centre to a certain stage. But when construction costs rose steeply, she believed that all the stakeholders who had committed should have stepped up to help fill the gap. They had obtained outline planning permission and were ready for detailed planning, yet the necessary support didn't materialize.

Scathing Attack on Tennis Scotland

During this scathing attack, Judy blasted Tennis Scotland, suggesting they have neglected the sport in the country. Even on significant anniversaries like Andy winning Wimbledon or his retirement, they took no action. It was about using his achievements to increase tennis's profile but not actually doing much.Now, with around 20 full-time staff, they seemingly dropped the ball when they had a golden opportunity. Judy emphasized that the focus was on community sport, which is where they are embedded. Her children's success was a result of community sport in Dunblane, not a deliberate attempt to turn them into champions. They are great role models for Scottish kids.