“I’m not 100% sure what the situation is,” Andy Murray not sure about competing at the Paris Olympics after his fourth consecutive tour-level loss

Andy Murray has been struggling with his form of late.

“I’m not 100% sure what the situation is,” Andy Murray not sure about competing at the Paris Olympics after his fourth consecutive tour-level loss

Andy Murray (Via IMAGO)

Andy Murray earned his first win of the season in February but his poor run of form continues on his final career Tour. The former World No.1 suffered his fourth consecutive tour-level loss in the opening round of the Stuttgart Open. The defeat has now left the 37-year-old uncertain about his participation at the Paris Olympics.

The three-time Grand Slam Champion returned from a ligament injury in May and was hoping to get back in shape quickly. He competed at the Bordeaux Challenger but exited in the second round after losing to Gregoire Barrere 4-6, 2-6. He was hoping to pick up form at the Geneva Open but lost in the first round.

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He suffered the same fate at the French Open in the first round. The British star partnered with his fellow countryman Dan Evans in the doubles of the Roland Garros. After being awarded a last-minute wildcard, they couldn’t get past the first round. The 37-year-old has always maintained that he will retire in the summer but has also suggested he would love to play at the Olympics.

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But the tennis legend’s hopes seem to be dwindling after a recent first-round defeat at the Stuttgart Open. 

I need to see what happens with the Olympics. I'm not 100 per cent sure what the situation is there with the doubles yet and whether or not I will play if I just get in the singles. I don't know. My body didn't feel great playing on the clay in the last month or so. I had quite a few issues with my back, so I don't know if I would go just for singles.
Andy Murray said via Eurosport

Murray added that his decision to play at the Olympics will hinge on whether Great Britain will select him as part of their team. He won the singles gold in London in 2012 before successfully defending his medal in Rio four years later.

Andy Murray admits he feels physically good despite a disappointing defeat at the Stuttgart Open

Andy Murray admitted that he is feeling better after some tough months this year. The British star was appearing in the 999th match at the Stuttgart Open and was hoping for a victory to celebrate the milestone. But he lost 3-6, 4-6 to Marcos Giron in an hour and eighteen minutes.

He is preparing for his final Wimbledon but that may not be going as planned despite his good physical condition.

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I've had some tough months, but physically I feel OK just now - the ankle, the back. It's all felt better since going on to grass.
Andy Murray added

Murray will be hoping to get back to form at the Queen’s tournament ahead of the Wimbledon. He has won the tournament five times and will be hoping to reach the final stages of the event.

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