Murray has pulled out of the Olympic tennis singles competition, but he will still participate in the doubles event.
Tennis player Andy Murray has made the decision to withdraw from the singles competition at the upcoming Paris Olympics. However, he will still participate in the doubles event, as confirmed by the two-time gold medalist on Thursday.
Murray, a former world number one from Great Britain,
intends to retire after his fifth Olympic Games. He is still recovering from
back surgery performed last month and believes that the men’s doubles, where he
will partner with Dan Evans, presents the best opportunity for him to secure
another medal.
“I’ve taken the decision to withdraw from the singles to
concentrate on the doubles with Dan,” said the 37-year-old.
“Our practice has been great and we’re playing well
together. Really looking forward to getting started and representing GB one
more time.”
Murray achieved gold in singles at the 2012 London Olympics
and repeated this accomplishment in Rio four years later. He also secured a
silver medal in mixed doubles with Ms. Laura Robson in 2012.
Regrettably, Murray’s withdrawal from recent competitions
signifies that his final singles match was his brief second-round appearance
against Mr. Jordan Thompson at Queen’s Club last month. He was compelled to
withdraw due to a spinal cyst.