VIDEO: Andy Murray’s First Task As Olympic Flag Bearer Didn’t Go Quite To Plan - UBITENNIS

VIDEO: Andy Murray’s First Task As Olympic Flag Bearer Didn’t Go Quite To Plan

By Adam Addicott
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Andy Murray pictured with the British flag (image via zimbio.com/Clive Brunskill)

Andy Murray has vowed to work on his flag bearing skills after encountering problems during a photo session.

The world No.2 was making his debut at the 2016 British Olympic flag bearer, but appeared unsure about how to carry the flag and where to position it. At one point, the three-time grand slam champion position the flag to accidentally block out the President of the British Olympic Association, HRH Princess Anne.

Besides feeling slightly embarrassed about the situation, Murray had nothing to fear as the British team was in good humour about the situation with laughter and Jokes.

Murray is the 26th athlete and the first tennis player to be nominated to carry the British flag during the Olympic opening ceremony.

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