Poll: Should Andy Murray be knighted after his Wimbledon win?
Calls were today being made for Andy Murray to be knighted after his historic Wimbledon win – and it emerged his earnings could now exceed £100 million.
The tennis star was today celebrating his lifelong dream of winning the tournament, ending Britain's 77-year wait for a home winner in the men's draw.
Today, David Cameron fuelled speculation that Murray will be recommended for a knighthood.
The Prime Minister said honours were decided independently, but added: "I can't think of anyone who deserves one more".
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He said Murray's victory 'lifted the spirits of the whole country'. Downing Street sources indicated that the Government would pass Murray's name to the Honours Committee after he became the first British man to win the men's singles title since Fred Perry in 1936.
Murray was awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours List for services to tennis after he won Olympic gold and then claimed the US Open last October. Today it emerged his earnings are now expected to top £100m, which would make him break into the top 10 of the highest paid sport stars in the world.
He is expected to secure a string of huge sponsorship deals. Last night Murray, dressed in a black tuxedo and bow tie and accompanied by long-time girlfriend Kim Sears, attended the Winners Ball in London. A weary-looking Murray said today: "When I went 40-love up, I was thinking, 'I am about to win Wimbledon'. It was the toughest three, four minute period of my career."
Tennis clubs said Murray's win would boost the sport across the region. Stourbridge Lawn Tennis and Squash Club coach Les Davies said: "We have waited a long time for this."
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