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Andy Murray Supports Help For Heroes


Friday, July 03, 2009

Source: The Sun Online



Big-hearted Andy Murray yesterday showed his support for our wounded troops - as he vied to become Britain's sporting hero.

The Brit No1 donned a Help for Heroes wristband during a practice for today's Wimbledon semi-final clash against US star Andy Roddick.

Millions of fans prepared to roar him on in the match - which could see him become the first Brit in the men's final since Henry "Bunny" Austin in 1938.

But the ace has insisted Our Boys and Girls are the country's "true heroes".

Wearing the Sun-backed charity's multi-coloured band, he said: "A lot is made of sports stars being heroes.

"But the men and women in the Forces - out there putting their lives on the line - are the real heroes.

"It's incredibly important that we don't forget about them and that we look after them and their families when they return home.

"Help for Heroes is an extremely worthwhile charity. I would certainly encourage others to support it." Ladbrokes make Murray 1/4 on to beat Roddick, 26. He is at 5/2 to win the tournament - behind favourite Roger Federer at 4/11.

Roddick has reached the final twice, but lost both times to Swiss Federer, 27.
Male fans are likely to be keeping their eyes on Roddick's stunning wife, bikini model Brooklyn Decker, 21.

Speculation intensified yesterday that the Queen would attend the men's final on Sunday - her first visit since 1977. Her spokesman would not comment.

Fred Perry was the last Brit to win the title in 1936.

Williams sisters Venus, 29, and Serena, 27, will battle on Centre Court tomorrow for the women's title.



 

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