“My dream,” Jules Marie makes hilarious request to Andy Murray before Wimbledon draw

Andy Murray's Wimbledon participation is under a dark cloud.

“My dream,” Jules Marie makes hilarious request to Andy Murray before Wimbledon draw

Andy Murray and Jules Marie (Via Imago)

Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has yet to make a decision on his participation in the third Grand Slam of the year. The Scottish legend appeared to have been ruled out of Wimbledon earlier today, but those reports were retracted in a dramatic U-turn.

However, Murray’s uncertain status is not just causing tension among his fans. Jules Marie, a Wimbledon alternate, has seen his chances of participation increase due to the former World No.1’s indecision. In a humorous twist, Marie made a plea to the three-time Grand Slam champion on Instagram.

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I am the first player on the “alternates” list, if there is a “chance” that you can withdraw from Wimbledon before 10 a.m., that would allow me to play my first Wimbledon.
Jules Marie’s message to Andy Murray read
Jules Marie’s DM to Andy Murray (Via screengrab Instagram)

Murray retired from his Round of 16 match at the Queen’s Club Championships against Jordan Thompson, trailing 4-1 in the first set. The 37-year-old was struggling with a back injury and required an operation.

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The main draws for the Wimbledon Championships take place on Friday, with the tournament starting on Monday, July 1st. Under normal circumstances, Murray would take as much time as possible to recover from his injury and potentially shatter Marie’s dream.

Andy Murray’s team refuses to rule out Wimbledon participation

Andy Murray is determined to make a final appearance at Wimbledon despite recently undergoing surgery to remove a spinal cyst. While a report on Sunday suggested the former World No. 1 would miss this year’s tournament, tweets from the ATP and LTA seemed to confirm this. However, Murray’s management had these posts removed, emphasizing that the 37-year-old has yet to make a final decision.

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Andy Murray (via Imago)

The currently ranked World No. 129 had to withdraw from the cinch Championships on Wednesday due to “neural pain” in his lower back, which affected his right leg’s coordination. He underwent surgery on Saturday.

Typically, recovery from such spinal surgery takes about six weeks. However, Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, is not ready to give up. The advanced surgical method used might allow him to return to the court by the end of the week, with Wimbledon starting on July 1.

Despite this, there remains a strong possibility the three-time Grand Slam champion may withdraw from the singles competition. However, the men’s doubles tournament, in which he is set to play with his brother Jamie, doesn’t start until Friday, July 5.

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