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Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz take to the golf course ahead of Wimbledon action

Originally posted on TennisUpToDate.com | By Sean Killen | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 12:26 PM ET

Wimbledon champions Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz traded the tension of Centre Court for the calm of the countryside this week, taking a brief break from the grass-court Grand Slam to enjoy a round of golf together.

The short film, which quickly gained traction across Wimbledon’s social media platforms, features the British legend and the Spanish superstar teeing off at a lush countryside golf course. Laced with humour, sportsmanship, and a touch of competitive spirit, the promo showcases the pair engaging in a friendly match while exchanging playful jabs and praise.

"I played some golf," Alcaraz revealed. "Actually, I played with Andy Murray on Monday and a few more players.".

It wasn’t just about golf, though; the downtime offered a rare window for relaxation and bonding. "[I] just wanted to go to the centre [of London] a little bit, walk around, have good food, and just have quality time with them, doing some stuff that probably I wouldn't be able to do while the tournament is on," Alcaraz said, reflecting on the rare chance to unwind before diving back into the pressure of Wimbledon.

The light-hearted scenes and candid moments are part of a broader media strategy this year at SW19, aiming to humanise the stars beyond the baseline, and fans are loving it. The short video highlights not just the camaraderie between two of the game’s biggest names, but also the growing culture of sportsmanship and mutual admiration in modern tennis.

After the round, the online banter ramped up when Alcaraz took to Instagram to post a cheeky video showing Murray putting with the caption of: "He made the eagle putt but didn’t beat me ".

Murray retorted with an Instagram story repost himself saying: "I'd like to congratulate your partner Juan Carlos on an excellent performance as without him you would have been in a lot of trouble ".

Andy Murray congratulates Juan Carlos Ferrero and not Carlos Alcaraz after their round of golf yesterday pic.twitter.com/70GKJWv4mh
— Chris Goldsmith (@TheTennisTalker) June 30, 2025

For Alcaraz, it was a brief yet meaningful pause, a chance to recharge before stepping back into the Wimbledon spotlight.

That calm is a welcome contrast before Alcaraz returns to Centre Court on Monday, where he’ll face former top-10 player Fabio Fognini in his first-round showdown. A veteran at 38 and ranked No. 138, Fognini has previously been bested twice by Alcaraz on clay, but on grass, anything can happen.

And for Murray, now retired from the tour, it marked a passing of the torch moment in the most relaxed way possible.

Two champions, one course, and a shared love of the game, whether on grass or green.

This article first appeared on TennisUpToDate.com and was syndicated with permission.

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