A brave eight-year-old with only partial vision in one eye after a brain tumour operation has achieved a dream ambition - playing tennis with Andy Murray.
Dylan Martin-Harley, of Duke Street, Windsor, was diagnosed just over a year ago. He is currently on an 18-month chemotherapy programme.
He often plays pretend tennis matches with legendary tennis champion Andy Murray as his 'opponent'.
So when he was asked to make a wish by the charity Make-A-Wish Foundation UK he chose to challenge Andy Murray to a hit around on court.
Dylan, his mum Jane, 43, dad Scott, 50 and big brother Jack, 20, travelled in a limousine to the Queens Club in London on Monday.
Dylan then took to the court with Andy, where he impressed the Wimbledon champion with his shots.
Andy Murray said: “I have met a few Make-A-Wish children over the years and I always find it an inspiring experience. It was great to meet Dylan and his family today. He is a great little tennis player and had me running all over the court and even finished up with a winner down the line.”
Andy later put details on his website.
Dylan’s mum Jane said: “The wish was fantastic and it was amazing to see Dylan hitting with Andy. Tennis has played a huge part in keeping us going throughout Dylan’s treatment, so today has meant so much to us all.”
Dad Scott said: "Dylan was enjoying a hit up with Andy for nearly 10 minutes. It was a fabulous little session."
There are currently 20,000 children and young people in the UK fighting a life-threatening condition. This year, Make-A-Wish hopes to grant 900 wishes and need to raise £7m to continue granting wishes in the future.
Make-A-Wish receives no Government funding – so every donation really does count. To make a donation please visit www.make-a-wish.org.uk or telephone 01276 40 50 60.