Andy Murray welcomes first child as wife Kim Sears gives birth to baby girl

The birth was confirmed by the BBC on Tuesday morning with fans taking to social media to send their well wishes

   New parents: Andy Murray and wife Kim have welcomed their first child

British No.1 Andy Murray has welcomed his first child as his wife Kim gave birth to a baby girl on February 7.
The birth was confirmed by the BBC on Tuesday morning with fans taking to social media to send their well wishes.

Murray left tennis fans around the world teary eyed with an emotional message to Kim after finishing runner-up in the Australian Open last month.

At the end of his speech after he was he was presented with his second place shield 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."
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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 will be aiming to be back in action for the French Open in May, the net Grand Slam event.

Patriotic: Kim cheering on her husband at the Davis Cup in September

The Scotsman has never made the Roland Garros final - the only major where he has not made the final two.
Murray's mum Judy yesterday revealed how excited she was going to be when the baby was born.

"I’m really looking forward to the new baby, my first grandchild," she told HELLO!.

"When it happens I shall be an active granny. My mum Shirley was very involved with Jamie and Andy when they were growing up and I hope to be the same with my grandchild."

Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon congratulated the couple on Twitter: Lovely news. Congratulations to Andy Murray and Kim on the birth of their daughter. Wishing every happiness.

Gabby Logan ✔ @GabbyLogan

Kim and Andy Murray have had a baby girl -huge congrats @judmoo - great news for Fed Cup team 2036...."Congratulations to the (very glam) grandma Judy Murray too!"