ANDY Murray has poked fun at mum Judy as she announced plans to play in a padel tournament after joking that tennis courts are “too big” for her nowadays.
Judy, 64, announced on social media yesterday that she had been “talked into” playing at the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic tournament next week.
Citing the size of tennis courts as a reason behind the decision, Judy’s announcement was met with a quick-witted quip from son Andy, 36.
The two-time Wimbledon champ hilariously replied that the padel court might be “a bit of a stretch too” – prompting a sharp-tongued comeback from Judy who was quick to put her son back in his place.
Judy shared the announcement on social media yesterday with a professional photograph of herself playing a tennis game.
Text on the image reads: “Announcing Judy Murray. Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic Hurlingham.”
Judy wrote in her caption: “Got talked into playing in the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic at Hurlingham next week.
“The tennis court is way too big for me these days.”
Quick to crack a joke of his own, Andy replied soon after: “Think the Padel court might be a bit of a stretch too”.
Despite her son’s wise crack, Judy remained unphased and hilariously shot back: “Never listen to the opinion of someone whose advice you didn’t seek.”
The post received over 1,500 likes and dozens of comments and shares as many fans were left tickled by the back and forth – with some even cracking jokes at Andy’s expense.
One person jested: “Judy still has both of her original hips.”
Another said: “No wonder Duncan is her favourite son.”
A third commented: “If there’s a fight, my money is on your mam.”
A fourth added: “Ouch. I know where she’s going to use that paddle, Andy.”
A fifth wrote: “Oh Andy, your Christmas sweater is going to be extra ugly this year. Judy Murray will have her revenge.”
The Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic will be held in Hurlingham Club, London on 15-16 May and will feature padel professionals, celebrities and selected teams.
The tournament is set to raise funds for Laureus Sport for Good – a foundation which uses sport help disadvantaged children across the globe.
Despite having the same scoring system as tennis, padel uses different rules, strokes, technique and is played on a smaller court with walls using solid, stringless bats.
