Andy Murray has publicly declared his support for the Armed Forces... and came under fire on social media for only paying tribute to serving forces.
He has been wearing a poppy on his kit during the Paris Masters tournament where he thrashed David Goffin to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals.
Meanwhile his statement in support on Facebook was criticised by some for failing to acknowledge those who died in wars.
The former Wimbledon and US Open champion declared his backing for the troops in a Facebook message saying he wears his poppy as "a mark of respect to all those who serve our country".
Some told the tennis star that he should also support those who lost their lives in the world wars.
Graham Crowe said that the poppy was "originally intended to respect the millions of dead in the horror and slaughter of WW1 but was then hijacked to represent a liking of the armed forces as a whole which is a different matter".
Caroline Traynor told the tennis star that the poppy should be worn over his heart, and got criticised for moaning.
Others stood up for the Dunblane ace.
Graham Crowe remarked that the poppy was "originally intended to respect the millions of dead in the horror and slaughter of WW1 but was then hijacked to represent a liking of the armed forces as a whole which is a different matter".
Last year the Scottish Poppy Appeal was been launched Andy's mother Judy.
It's not the first time he has publicly declared his backing for the armed forces. In 2011, he was one of the faces of the Royal British Legion's appeal.
And in 2014 he declared he was sporting a poppy on his kit when taking part in the ATP World Tour Finals.
The former BBC Sports Personality of the Year said at the time: “On Remembrance Sunday it’s important that everyone, including the crowds at the O2 and the players, pauses for reflection; to remember those who gave, and give, so much. I’ll be wearing my Poppy with pride on court as I do off it, to support The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal and the Armed Forces community past and present.
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