Andy Murray took on his fastest opponent ever when the British No.1 tennis player went head-to-head in a unique contest with Jaguar’s F-Type SVR driven by tennis legend, John McEnroe.
Behind the wheel of Jaguar’s high performance vehicles, McEnroe initiated the challenge in the Jaguar XE, F-Type SVR and the new Formula E racing machine in teaser livery, testing Murray’s precision, power and reaction speeds to the limit. The challenge was performed at Thruxton, the fastest motor-racing circuit in the UK.
McEnroe, who revealed himself at the end of the challenge as the driver in Jaguar Racing’s test vehicle, said, “I wasn’t going easy on Andy. You can see from his reaction when he realised it was me. It was priceless! I’ve seen him react badly before, but nothing quite like that.”
The three-time Wimbledon champion admitted he went through a full range of emotions on his first drive of the Jaguar F-Type SVR. He said, “Wow! The drive & handling was incredible. I was a bit nervous when the engine first sounded. It’s a bit like the first time you go on a rollercoaster – when the adrenaline kicks in – it’s exhilarating, especially going around the corners at 150mph (241 kph). It’s a very different sensation to playing in front of 15,000 on Centre Court.”
Murray, who owns a Jaguar F-Type Coupé and currently placing an order for the new Jaguar F-Pace said, “Trying to find an inch perfect serve at 130mph (209 kph) against the top players in the world is tough enough, but hitting a target racing past you at 160mph (257 kph) was the toughest and most unique match I’ve had.”
You can watch via the YouTube link below to see if the star athlete’s serve can hit a target on the Jag!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45gY53o0dAU
