As Judy Murray presented local charity Erskine with a National Lottery trophy for the UK’s best sport project, she opened up about son Andy’s chances in the US Open — admitting he’d been dealt a tough opening match as he prepared to take on Australia’s Nick Kyrgios.

The Scots mum, who is best known for supporting global tennis star son Andy, got the elderly care home residents involved in last year’s Commonwealth Games by organising a programme of sports and activities themselves.

Speaking of the residents, Judy said: “They are thoroughly deserving winners.” Her visit came during the same time son Andy faced a pulsating New York night match against Australian Nick Kyrgios to reach the US Open second round.

But Murray, seeded third, came through 7-5 6-3 4-6 6-1 against the brilliant but unpredictable 20-year-old.

The Scot’s experience told as he broke serve seven times to win in two hours and 43 minutes.

“It was tough and I had to do a lot of running in very humid conditions,” said Murray. “I’m getting old now — 28 years old. I need to get in the ice bath and cool off a bit.” Meanwhile, mum and former Strictly contestant Judy continued to prove she was a great sport by having some fun alongside the veterans and staff of Erskine last Friday.

The Lottery-funded project saw 80 and 90-year-olds take each other on at balloon tennis, wheelchair games and cycling and won Erskine the £2,000 prize for best sport project.

“People often think of National Lottery funding being invested into elite sport and facilities but the project run by Erskine is a great example of the difference the money is making to people of all ages and abilities,” Judy commented.

“One of the veterans here was inspired by the project to get back into cycling at the age of 98 years.” Erskine chief executive Steve Conway added: “The project was a fantastic success and all our veterans thoroughly enjoyed trying new activities and rekindling old sporting passions.”