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30th Nov 2015

Sir Andy Murray? Sports fans divided on whether the tennis pro should be knighted

Yes or no?

JOE

There’s talk Andy Murray could be knighted after he led Britain to an historic Davis Cup win, the first since 1936.

The tennis ace beat David Goffin in straight sets, sealing victory with a breathtaking lob before collapsing in tears.

Since Sunday’s match, Murray fans have been calling for the Scot to be knighted in the New Year’s Honours list.

Despite being ranked at number two in the world, winning Wimbledon and an Olympic Gold medal, not everyone agrees the 28-year-old is ready for the accolade.

And some believe the reason he hasn’t received one yet is due to him declaring his support for a Yes vote during the Scottish independence referendum…

But does Andy think he deserves one?

Speaking (rather modestly) after the match he said: “Look, I think everyone deserves one. For all of the team, it’s great to have a Davis Cup next to our name. We’ll all remember this year for the rest of our lives, regardless of what happens in the rest of our careers.”