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Andy Murray鈥檚 grandfather missed Wimbledon win to look after dog

Andy Murray鈥檚 grandfather Roy Erskine jokes he wasn鈥檛 present at Wimbledon to see his grandson win the Wimbledon title, because he couldn鈥檛 find anyone to look after their dog!

Murray won a second Wimbledon title after beating Milos Raonic in straight sets, but while much of the Murray family were inside Centre Court, Erskine was watching back home in Dunblane.

鈥淓verybody else was at Wimbledon, but I had to look after the dog,鈥 Erskine said.

Despite not being in attendance, Erskine says he watched on with pride.

鈥淗e played so well, his tennis was remarkable,鈥 he said.

This clip is from 5 live Sport, Sunday 10 July 2016.

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