Wimbledon 2024: Andy Murray pulls out of singles because of injury – but will play doubles
- Murray, 37, takes the decision after surgery to remove a spinal cyst, though will play in the doubles with his brother Jamie
Twice Wimbledon champion Andy Murray pulled out of the singles competition but will play doubles alongside brother Jamie in what will be his farewell appearance at the grand slam event, the 37-year-old’s management team said on Tuesday.
Murray, who underwent surgery recently to remove a spinal cyst which was compressing his nerves and made him lose control and power in his right leg, decided that his recovery was not sufficient for the demands of singles competition.
“Unfortunately, despite working incredibly hard on his recovery since his operation just over a week ago, Andy has taken the very difficult decision not to play the singles this year,” Murray’s team said.
“As you can imagine, he is extremely disappointed but has confirmed that he will be playing in the doubles with Jamie and looks forward to competing at Wimbledon for the last time.”
Murray was due to face Czech Tomas Machac on Centre Court in singles on Tuesday, having informed the All England Club that he would take as long as possible to make a decision.
