First Minister Meets Andy Murray

16th September 2012

First Minister Alex Salmond met with Judy and Andy Murray yesterday in Dunblane to discuss the development of tennis in Scotland including the possibility of a tennis academy being established to nurture the best of Scotland's young tennis talent.

First Minister Alex Salmond said:"I was delighted to meet Andy and to be able to present him with his official Royal Mail Stamp for his medal winning success at the London Olympics. Scotland is very, very lucky to have Andy Murray, whose legendary status is now secured for all time - and his triumphs at both the Olympics and at the US Open will act as a spur for future generations of Scots to emulate his success.

"Both Andy and Judy are passionate about developing tennis in Scotland to ensure that youngsters have a greater access to the facilities and coaching that they need to make the most of their talent and potential. We had a positive discussion yesterday about their idea for a tennis academy which is certainly in line with the Scottish Government's ambition to improve young Scots participation in sport. We'll be exploring this with the Murrays and their team over the next two months and we hope to make an announcement in this regard in the near future."

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Andy Murray met Alex Salmond last Friday
Photo courtesy of Scottish Government