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Published 07:38 IST, July 4th 2023

Manchester City shows its support for Liam Broady. Then he wins in 1st round at Wimbledon

British tennis player Liam Broady is a fan of Manchester City. And the Premier League soccer team is fan of Broady. City, which completed a treble of trophies this season by winning the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup, sent a message of support on Twitter to Broady on Monday before his opening match at Wimbledon.

British Tennis player Liam Broady (Image: AP) | Image: self

British tennis player Liam Broady is a fan of Manchester City. And the Premier League soccer team is fan of Broady.

City, which completed a treble of trophies this season by winning the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup, sent a message of support on Twitter to Broady on Monday before his opening match at Wimbledon.

Broady, who entered the tournament as a wild card, ended up beating Constant Lestienne of France 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 on Court 15.

“They’re amazing,” the 29-year-old Broady said of Man City. “They’re always so supportive of me. I can remember playing here at the age of 17 and buzzing off them tweeting me. It’s still the same to this day. I absolutely love it.

“I’m grateful they keep a track of my career the way I keep a track of the football club.”

Updated 07:38 IST, July 4th 2023

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