Andy Murray’s Fan-Fuelled Visit to the Shot Tower at Melbourne Central thanks to Vital Proteins & Chemist Warehouse.
Yesterday, Melbourne Central was electrified by the presence of tennis superstar Andy Murray, who made a special appearance at the iconic Shot Tower to connect with his fans for a meet and greet. This event was made possible through Murray’s exciting partnership with Vital Proteins, a brand renowned for its health-boosting supplements, now available at Chemist Warehouse.
As the crowd gathered, one particularly enthusiastic fan stood out, a young boy accompanied by his mother, who had flown an incredible 30 hours all the way from Yugoslavia. Their journey wasn’t just about attending the Australian Open; this devoted fan was eagerly waiting to meet his idol and get his large tennis ball signed by the legendary player. Talk about dedication!
The event was skilfully hosted by the familiar face of Chemist Warehouse, Grace Theodoratos, known for her engaging presence in the ‘What’s on in the Warehouse’ commercials. Grace welcomed Andy to the stage, and the excitement in the air was palpable as he greeted the crowd with a cheerful “morning.”
Andy told fans, he was at home with the family just taking a break from the sport when he got a call from ‘Djokovic’ as he looks to his fans and says, “I don’t know if you guys know him”. Andy says, “yeah, he’s pretty good. He asked me to help him for this period and it’s been going well.”
Andy says, “ I love coming to Melbourne, I love the people. As a tennis player it was great the fans genuinely love sport, and the players feel that. It’s a brilliant city for coffee, great restaurants, and golf. You have some of the best golf courses in the world and there is a beautiful energy about Melbourne.”
Murray, who recently took on the role of coaching the one and only Novak Djokovic, shared his insights on the intense world of professional tennis. “He’s really dedicated, and I love that because when you watch the match from a different perspective, you watch the replay, you can maybe see things that you haven’t seen in the heat of the battle,” he remarked, shedding light on the coaching at such a high level.
As the crowd hung on his every word, Andy expressed his love for Melbourne, particularly its vibrant coffee culture. He playfully revealed that he adds Vital Proteins to his coffee every morning, joking that his wife claims it’s responsible for his glowing skin. “I believe Melbourne created the ‘flat white’,” he quipped, much to the delight of the audience. When he’s not busy coaching or playing, Andy takes full advantage of Melbourne’s world-class golf courses and its incredible culinary scene, which he insists ranks among the best in the world.
For those who missed this spectacular meet-and-greet, don’t worry—there are plenty more thrilling moments to come at the Australian Open, and who knows? Maybe Andy will be back in Melbourne again soon to share more of his journey!
By Melinda Sullivan
Photography by Toby Sullivan @Justpose_
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