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    7 times Andy Murray looked like an amazing operatic tenor

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    The 2013 Wimbledon champion may be a national treasure on the tennis courts of the world, but we're pretty sure he's neglecting his real calling, belting out Puccini and Verdi on the opera stage. Just look at him, his top Cs must be superb.

    1. Andy Murray opera

      1. Vincerò!

      Thundering out the top note of Nessun dorma alongside the great Pavarotti, and our Andy nails it.

    2. Andy Murray opera

      2. Ella mi fu rapita!...Parmi veder le lagrime

      The tennis star and tenor dreamboat Jonas Kaufmann share a similar opera-face when it comes to this Verdi. And clearly the same hairdresser.

    3. Andy Murray opera

      3. A mes voeux a daigné sourire

      It's a long rally here with 9 top Cs in Donizetti's classic aria. But just look at that concentration.

    4. Andy Murray opera

      4. In fernem Land

      He lines up Wagner's top A, and puts it away like an overhead volley. Sorry, Placido.

    5. Andy Murray opera

      5. Vesti la giubba

      Well and truly outdoing Carreras in this verismo classic. Come on, José - sing it like you mean it.

    6. Andy Murray opera

      6. Mimiiiii… Mimiiiiii!

      Oh, the anguish of the heartbreaking final notes of Puccini's La Boheme. In terms of acting, Murray leaves Roberto Alagna in his dust.

    7. Andy Murray opera

      7. Extreme close-up opera face

      The top As are being blasted and the tonsils are on show

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