‘That first jab feeling,’ Andy Murray gets the COVID-19 Vaccine
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Former World No.1, Andy Murray became the latest tennis player to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The Briton took to Instagram to share the good news with his fans where he posted a picture of himself. Murray, since last year has always been vocal about the importance of vaccination and had even said that ATP should make it a criteria for the tournaments to come.
“That first jab feeling! Very grateful to have joined the millions of people who have received their Covid-19 vaccine. Huge thanks to all the scientists and key workers that have helped navigate us through the last 18 months.”
“As a @unicef_uk Ambassador, I know how much donating to a cause such as VaccinAid can save lives. So please get your vaccine when it’s offered to you and then donate if you can, so others around the world can get theirs at www.vaccinaid.org. Looking forward to being back out on the court and seeing you all again soon!,” he wrote on Instagram.
Murray to skip Nottingham, will be back at Queen’s Club
A few days back, Murray pulled out of next week’s tournament in Nottingham. The multiple grand slam Champion had been due to play his first singles tournament since March in the Challenger event but is instead focusing on Queen’s and Wimbledon.
Currently, Murray is practicing on Grass at the All England Club and has confirmed that he will play the ATP 500 Cinch Championships at Queen’s Club from June 14 and will follow it up with an appearance at Wimbledon.
Murray was last seen in action in March but sustained a groin issue in his sleep ahead of the Miami Open due to which he had to undergo recovery and pull out of the future tournaments. Although he has been struggling with form for the last 3 years, he would be hopeful for an impactful outing on home soil at Wimbledon.
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