Emotional Andy Murray leave Brits with teary eyes with tribute to pregnant wife Kim

Emotional Andy Murray paid tribute to his pregnant wife Kim after the Australian Open final.

The Scotsman lost in straight sets to world No.1 Novak Djokovic as he fell at the final hurdle in Melbourne for the fifth time.

But rather than celebrate another long run in the first major of the year, he has vowed to be on the first flight home to be back with Kim, who is expecting the birth of their first child.

Kim is due in the middle of February - and Murray had vowed to fly home from Australia if she had gone into premature labour.


At the end of his speech after he was he was presented with the runners-up shield, he said: "And finally to my wife Kim, who I am sure is going to be watching back home.

"You have been a legend the last two weeks and I will be on the next flight home."

Support: Kim Murray is due to give birth in the next couple of weeks

Murray acknowledged that the trip to Australia had some at an emotional time for him and said: “To my team, sorry I didn’t get it done tonight, it’s been a tough few weeks for me away from the court, and I thank you all for your support.

"It’s very, very tough for me right now but I do appreciate playing in front of all you people. Amazing atmosphere."

Murray's 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) defeat meant Djokovic claimed his sixth Australian Open title.

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And the Brit said: “I feel like I’ve been here before. Congratulations Novak, six Australian Opens, an incredible feat, and incredible consistency the last year."

Djokovic added: “I need to pay respect to Andy for another great tournament. Tough final, tough luck, Andy. You’re a great player, great friend.

"I would also like to wish you and Kim a very happy delivery of your baby and I hope you will experience a feeling like no other, because that’s what happened to me and my wife.”