Andy Murray hits back at reporter’s sexist remarks
He might’ve lost his match, but tennis ace Andy Murray has won praise from all corners after interrupting a reporter’s question to make an important distinction during a post-match news conference at Wimbledon.
After losing to Sam Querrey in the quarterfinals, Murray was faced with a question that referred to Querrey as the “first US player” to reach a major semi-final since 2009.
Sir Andrew Murray is NOT amused with your casual sexism! #wimbledon pic.twitter.com/a6pTpHCFSr
— Jamie (@_JamieMac_) July 12, 2017
“Male player,” Murray pointed out.
“I beg your pardon,” the reporter responded.
“Male player,” Murray repeated.
Querrey is the first American man to make the semi-finals at a Grand Slam in eight years, but this disregards the achievements of Serena Williams who has won more than 10 majors since 2009 and her sister Venus who was a Wimbledon semi-finalist this year and last.
Murray’s mother Jane posted on Twitter, affirming support of her son.
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