Izuchukwu Okosi
In a landmark news that excited many tennis buffs, Jamie Murray has been named the new tournament director of the Queen’s Club Championships.
The Multi-Grand Slam-winning doubles player Murray, 37, will however, continue to play in 2024 but not at Queen’s itself (Wimbledon Open) on 17-23 June.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelLast year, ex-pro Laura Robson became Nottingham Open tournament director.
Murray has garnered experience as a tournament director.
He was reputed to have organised the Battle of the Brits event between Scotland and England in Aberdeen in late 2023.
“It’s a real honour to be given this opportunity by the Lawn Tennis Association, to work on such a prestigious and well-regarded tournament with the event team during the year, supporting the development and growth of the cinch Championships,” Murray said.
“As most people know, I have a genuine interest in the events side of the business having started as a tournament director of the Murray Trophy and most recently organising Battle of the Brits in ensuring the best possible experience for the players and fans who attend.”
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
