Previous world number one Andy Murray said Thursday his promise to give his season’s all’s prize cash to philanthropic help in war-desolated Ukraine got $630,000
Previous world number one Andy Murray said Thursday his promise to give his season’s all’s prize cash to philanthropic help in war-desolated Ukraine got $630,000.
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Murray, a three-time major champion, decided in February that his on-court earnings in 2022 would be donated to UNICEF projects there.
In recognition of his kindness, the 35-year-old has been given the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award.
“Everyone was extremely concerned about the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “It was devastating when all the images on the news showing what was happening to families started coming in,” Murray wrote in an essay that was published on atptour.com.
Families were forced to relocate after homes were bombed. This affected young children, many of whom suffered injuries or even died. I was unsure of my abilities to assist.
“Shortly after I decided that I would donate my prize money for the remainder of the season to UNICEF’s humanitarian response from Indian Wells onward, the final total was just over $630,000.”
This year, both Belarusian and Russian players were barred from Wimbledon.
Be that as it may, they are permitted to continue to play in ATP and WTA competitions albeit not under their public banners.