LTA video sees Andy Murray take on Jamie in the conclusion to their fantasy tournament, with fans voting for their favourite
Tuesday 31 March 2020 12:18, UK
Andy Murray and Serena Williams were beaten by Jamie Murray and Martina Hingis for the LTA's fantasy mixed doubles trophy.
With tennis fans crying out to see their favourite stars back on the court, the LTA has taken to social media to bring the spirit of the sport back to life.
This week, the governing body has been hosting the first of its Fantasy Tennis Tournaments, starting with the best of British mixed doubles. Each day, two of the all-time best British pairings faced off against each other on their way to the grand final.
Sunday's final saw the 'battle of the Murray's' as brothers Andy and Jamie Murray, and their partners Serena and Martina, went head to head.
To mark the occasion, renowned tennis commentator Russell Fuller stepped in to call the final shots of the match in a creative social video. Judy Murray also got involved in the fun on Twitter as she watched on with fans voting for their favourite pairing.
The pundits were split. Tennis fans torn. Imagine the tension in the Murray family! Can someone please tell Judy it's now safe to come out of hiding? Her boys have had a big, emotional hug at the net after a magical final that had a myriad tennis fans hoping, wishing, praying a draw was possible.
It was not of course, and after one hour and 55 minutes of highly skilled exchanges, Jamie and Martina beat Andy and Serena 6-4 7-5 to lift the inaugural fantasy mixed doubles trophy.
In doing so, the 2017 Wimbledon and US Open mixed doubles champions extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches and three titles. In terms of doubles versus singles success, bragging rights in the Murray family remain a status quo, which must count as a sort of win-win situation for Judy.
Right up to the end, the Grand Slam singles champions were throwing all they had at the situation.
At 6-5, 30-30 in the second set - Jamie serving for the title - Serena's scorching forehand return was met with a reaction volley from Hingis, and down the line came a classic winner from Andy. Break-back point. Jamie shrugged off the pressure to whack down an ace. Deuce! Fine hand skills from Hingis at the net brought up Championship point.
Another fine serve from Jamie… a chip lob return from Andy, and Hingis smashed the ball away to take the victory. Cue, hugs on both sides of the net as the crowd rose to salute this magnificent quartet of champions.
This week the LTA will be hosting the fantasy women's singles tournament on Twitter. Be sure to follow @the_LTA to vote for your favourites.
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