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Andy Murray's wife gives birth to a girl | Andy Murray's wife gives birth to a girl |
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Tennis star Andy Murray's wife Kim Sears has given birth to a girl, the BBC understands. | Tennis star Andy Murray's wife Kim Sears has given birth to a girl, the BBC understands. |
The couple's first child is thought to have been born on Sunday night. | The couple's first child is thought to have been born on Sunday night. |
They were married in Murray's home town of Dunblane last April and announced the pregnancy in the summer. | They were married in Murray's home town of Dunblane last April and announced the pregnancy in the summer. |
Murray, currently the world number two, spoke about the prospect of becoming a father in the run-up to last month's Australian Open, saying his family would be a "priority". | |
He said: "My child is more important to me, and my wife is more important to me, than a tennis match. | |
"It's a big change for me and my wife, but that's the current priority and I'll see after that. | |
"I have no idea how that will change things. I still love tennis." | |
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: "Lovely news. Congratulations to @andy_murray and Kim on the birth of their daughter. Wishing every happiness." | |
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale tweeted: "It's a girl! Huge congratulations to Kim Sears and @andy_murray on their wonderful news." |