Remember when Andy Murray was trolled after sharing a throwback Instagram post featuring his fluffy hair back in 2023? The jokes rolled in so much that the 3-time GS champion later admitted, “Basically, I never liked going to the hairdressers,” revealing that his wife generally handled his haircuts, and it was one of those rare occasions where she didn’t do it! Fast forward to today, and though retired, Murray still remains the undisputed king of Social Media banter. This time, his target? Fellow Brit Jack Draper, who recently debuted a bold blonde transformation and showcased it on his social media. Murray’s response to it was nothing short of hilarious! So, what exactly did he say?
Jack Draper is no stranger to switching up his hairstyle. We all remember his spiky mullet-Mohican crossover at the 2024 AO, a nod to Australian rugby players in hopes of winning over local fans. “I might get a few more fans here because of it. I like to be different and express myself. I think that’s part of tennis, right?” he said back then.
Even last month, Vogue showcased his 6’4” frame, reddish-brown locks, and a Kennedy-esque look in an exclusive interview. Draper’s hairstyles often make waves, but this time, his latest transformation, a striking blonde makeover, caught the eye of none other than Andy Murray. And in true Murray fashion, the British tennis icon couldn’t resist taking a playful jab.
Andy Murray teasing Jack Draper about his new blonde highlights on IG pic.twitter.com/y5EZCzubCJ
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 1, 2025
A while back, Jack Draper shared a carousel of black-and-white and colored candids on IG. While fans flooded the comments section to celebrate the British tennis ace’s latest triumph at Indian Wells, one comment stood out: it was Andy Murray’s! The Brit legend poked fun at Draper’s look, dropping a comment that no one saw coming: “Not sure if you noticed but I think a bird has on your hair in that photo,” Andy wrote. Well!
But let’s be honest: Murray and hair-related antics go way back! Who could forget his infamous courtside self-haircut at the 2015 ATP Finals in his home country? Frustrated by his unruly curls during a match against Spanish icon Rafael Nadal, Murray grabbed a pair of scissors during a changeover and gave himself a quick trim right on the bench! Even off-court, he’s been the subject of hilarious rankings: Andy Roddick once ranked him as having the fourth worst ‘mop haircut.’ “Murray, at that point of his career…he looked pretty young. He probably couldn’t afford a haircut at that point…It’s forgivable,” Roddick later quipped, reflecting on that comment.
Apart from hair banter, though, Murray’s humor extends far beyond tennis. Recently, the British icon met with Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and decided to test the football legend with a classic soccer debate.
‘Callate la boca’ Lionel Messi’s epic response to Andy Murray at Miami
While Lionel Messi’s legendary status in football is unquestioned, his critics have long joked that he’s never faced the accurate test of English football: a cold, rainy night in Stoke City. The debate still lingers. And who better to bring it up than Andy Murray, the king of banter from the UK?
During Messi’s recent visit to the Miami Open, where he attended the semifinal match between Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov, Murray, who was there as Djokovic’s coach, met the Argentine legend. Never one to miss a chance for humor, Murray posted a picture on IG later with a cheeky caption: “I asked him if he could do it on a cold rainy night in Stoke.”
Messi’s response to it? Classic. “cállate la boca,” he responded in Spanish, which translates to translates to “shut your mouth” in English. Even Novak Djokovic joined in on the fun, dropping three laughing emojis in the comments.
As Murray’s comedic streak takes over social media in various forms, the fans would expect more iconic Murray moments in the future for sure! The Brit has that charm and the wit, doesn’t he?
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