Andy Murray withdraws from possible last Wimbledon Championships after back surgery

Murray however, has not confirmed anything yet. His team also has not made the official announcement.

Andy Murray withdraws from possible last Wimbledon Championships after back surgery

Andy Murray (Image via Imago)

Andy Murray is ruled out of his possibly last Wimbledon Championships. On Saturday (June 23), reports emerged that Murray won’t be playing in his home tournament which he won in 2013 and 2016.

Earlier this year, Murray talked about his plan to bid farewell either at the Wimbledon or the Paris Olympics, both of which start in July. He recently played in his last Queen’s Club Championships in London and during his second-round match against Australia’s Jordan Thompson, the 37-year-old injured his back and retired after a 4-1 score in the first set.

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The Telegraph reported that Murray underwent surgery on his spinal cyst which means he will stay out of court for six weeks. The Wimbledon starts on July 1 and he was set to play doubles matches with brother Jamie Murray.

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Murray however, has not confirmed anything yet. His team also has not made the official announcement.

If he remains six weeks on the sidelines, he may end up missing the Olympic Games as well. He won gold medals in singles in 2012 and 2016 and was set to play doubles matches with Dan Evans who is also recovering from an injury he suffered due to slipping on court at Queen’s Club Championships.

Andy Murray explains why he won’t become tennis pundit after retirement

Andy Murray loves playing tennis and post retirement, he would do something that motivates him. He did not rule out the possibility of becoming a coach.

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However, when during an interview, the World No. 129 was asked whether he sees himself in TV punditry like his compatriot Tim Henman, Murray said he once did commentary during a Rafael Nadal match but did not enjoy it. He feels the commentators in tennis are different from those in football who don’t agree with each other all the time.

It was an amazing match but it was so long. It was for five hours. I've done it before but didn't particularly enjoy it. Everyone agrees with each other all the time- there is no needle in the analysis and I don't think it's entertaining, or the best for the sport. One thing I like about football is they disagree.
Andy Murray told the Sunday Times

The former World No.1 turned pro in 2005 and is a three-time Grand Slam champion. He won 46 titles on the ATP Tour, including 14 ATP Masters 1000 titles.

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