“I just wasn’t happy…” Andy Murray reveals the real reason behind his decision to not play singles at 2024 Wimbledon

Murray is still in the draw for the doubles, where he will play alongside brother Jamie.

“I just wasn’t happy…” Andy Murray reveals the real reason behind his decision to not play singles at 2024 Wimbledon

Andy Murray (Via Imago)

British tennis ace Andy Murray left his fans heartbroken and the tennis fraternity stunned when he announced that he would not play in the singles category at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. He, however, confirmed that he would participate in the doubles event alongside his brother Jamie Murray.

The Briton’s team had shared a statement about the same, stating that the 37-year-old could not get fit enough to compete in the singles at a Grand Slam. Andy Murray later shed more light on the decision.

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The three-time Grand Slam champion stated that he felt a little discomfort after his last practice session, which pushed him towards pulling out of the singles.

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I decided this morning. Slept on it, told my team and my family that I didn't think I was going to play. It was based on how I felt yesterday, actually, I practiced pretty well, and I was playing pretty good, I just wasn't happy with how my leg was feeling. I wanted to sleep on it and make sure I was happy with the decision, and also to give myself the chance, when I woke up this morning, to see if it felt much better so ran around at home a bit this morning when I got up and it just wasn't where I wanted it to be, unfortunately.
Andy Murray told BBC

The Brit recently had a cyst close to his spinal cord removed. Despite the surgery, he worked hard to be available for his home Major and will be competing in the doubles at least.

Doubles only way for Andy Murray to finish final Wimbledon appearance on a high

In his final appearance at Wimbledon, Andy Murray has all his hopes pinned on the doubles. He has decided to partner with his brother and will be hoping to go the distance. The Murray brothers are set to open their campaign against the Australian pair of John Peers and Rinky Hijikata.

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The former World No. 1 does not have a lot of experience playing in doubles. However, he still has three titles to his name in the category, the last of which came on grass at the 2019 Queen’s Club Championships. The Briton will be hoping to put together a similar title run at Wimbledon this year.

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