Andy Murray jokingly apologised for his 'diabolical' tennis as he hit the first balls at the newly-named Andy Murray Arena at Queen's Club.
The centre court at the ATP 500 event was renamed in Murray's honour, following his retirement from the sport last summer.
This year is the first time Murray has not played at the Queen's Club, though he was in action on Monday with a brief stint.
The Briton appeared at the event before a ball was played to test out the newly-named stage, walking through a guard of honour made up of ball kids.
Andy Murray was at Queen's to commemorate the new Andy Murray Arena
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Alongside tournament director Laura Robson and two youth ambassadors, Murray won both points as he played the first tennis at the Andy Murray Arena.
In a short chat with the crowd, he apologised for his 'diabolical' tennis while also admitting he is enjoying life away from the sport.
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He said: “It’s great. I've obviously missed being out here.
"First time not being involved in a grass court season in a while but I’ve got a new life now and enjoying being away from the sport.”
Murray has since taken up a new love - golf.
He said: “So I was playing the club championships yesterday in my local club.
"I was in the final group and didn't manage to get it done, unfortunately. I was tied second going into the final day but didn't manage to get it done.
“I’m spending as much time with the family and kids as I can, life is good.”
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Andy Murray hit the first balls at the Andy Murray Arena
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At Queen's, Murray was over the moon to have the centre court named after him at an event he had played for years and won five times.
“It’s cool, this tournament and this court has had many special moments for me. It’s the place, the tournament not the court, where I won my first match on the ATP Tour,” he said.
“It was my most successful event, I always love coming back here at the start of the British summer.
"I’m very proud of the results I had here. I’m very grateful and thankful for whoever it was who decided to name the stadium this was, I don’t know exactly who was responsible for that but thank you!
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“I think it’s brilliant. I actually just met the last winner Olga Morozova, who actually coached me when I was 12, 13 years so she was the last winner here 52 years ago which is incredible.
“This court has had many great matches on it, I think it’s a great chance for the women to showcase themselves out here.
"We’ve got some great players so you’re lucky, you’ll get to see some brilliant matches and I hope the tournament goes well.
“My tennis is diabolical nowadays so apologies for what you’re about to witness but I’ll give it a go."
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