When Andy Murray grabbed the mic for what should’ve been a simple, emotional farewell speech at Wimbledon, fans expected the usual British modesty. A few “thank yous,” a tear or two, and a graceful exit, right?
Wrong. Murray grabbed the mic and dropped a verbal bombshell that left Centre Court audibly gasping.
What did he say, exactly?
“I never liked strawberries and cream. Ever.”
Yes. That’s what he said. With a perfectly serious face. On Centre Court. During his farewell. The same strawberries and cream that Wimbledon basically runs on. British grandmothers clutched their pearls. One man reportedly fainted near Row 8.
But Murray wasn’t done.
In classic Andy fashion, he followed up with: “And no offense, but some of you in the crowd really do talk during points. I’ve always wanted to say that.”
Mic. Drop.
Social media exploded. Within minutes, #StrawberriesGate and #MurraySaidIt trended worldwide. Wimbledon’s official X account had to post a cheeky response: “Noted, Andy. More silence. Less strawberries. Got it.”
Of course, Murray also gave the crowd the feels. After his comedic gut-punch, he got sincere: “I gave everything I had for this place. This court, this crowd… you’ve all meant the world to me. Even when you were talking during my second serves.”
Classic Murray—combining heartwarming gratitude with just the right amount of snark to keep us all chuckling through our tears.
But it wasn’t just the crowd that looked stunned. His wife Kim visibly mouthed “Oh my God” when the strawberries remark dropped. Meanwhile, brother Jamie looked like he was trying not to burst out laughing. And in the players’ box? Federer was seen shaking his head with a “he really just said that” grin.
After the mic moment, Andy gave one last wave, walked off the court with a sly smirk, and left Wimbledon not just as a legend—but as a man who finally said everything he wanted to say.
Let’s be honest—after 20 years of interviews, post-match pressers, and the driest wit on the circuit, Murray saved one of his most memorable moments for the very end.
Wimbledon is full of traditions, but Andy just created a new one: go out with honesty, humor, and one last verbal ace.
And while fans are still emotionally recovering, one thing’s for sure—we’ll never look at strawberries and cream the same way again.
