Andy Murray was confirmed on Thursday (4th July) as playing in the singles and doubles (with Dan Evans) as the International Tennis Federation revealed the complete entry list for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
It is due to be the two-time champion’s last event with the 37-year-old having announced his decision to retire.
The twice-Wimbledon winner is named alongside Jack Draper, Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans in the solo event for Britain. The former world No.1 is teamed with Evans, with Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski paired, in the doubles.
Today is an exciting day as we confirm the star-studded full entry list for the Paris 2024 Olympic Tennis Event. Following a successful but Covid-impacted Tokyo 2020, the prospect of returning to Olympic tennis played in front of thousands of passionate supporters is very exciting for all of us and based on the entry list, we are guaranteed some thrilling tennis. David Haggaerty – ITF President
Also entered are Jannik Sinner (Italy), Novak Djokovic (Serbia), Carlos Alcaraz (Spain), Iga Swiatek (Poland), Coco Gauff (USA) and Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan). Alexander Zverev (Germany) and the doubles pair of Nikola Mektic/Mate Pavic (Croatia) and Barbora Krejcikova/Katerina Siniakova (Czechia) defend their titles. Beijing 2008 champions Sam Wawrinka (Switzerland), a doubles winner, and Rafa Nadal (Spain), singles and doubles golden boy, are also listed.
The tournament will be staged on the Roland Garros clay courts between 27th July and 4th August.
ITF President David Haggerty said: “Today is an exciting day as we confirm the star-studded full entry list for the Paris 2024 Olympic Tennis Event. Following a successful but Covid-impacted Tokyo 2020, the prospect of returning to Olympic tennis played in front of thousands of passionate supporters is very exciting for all of us and based on the entry list, we are guaranteed some thrilling tennis.
“The chance to represent their nation and compete for an Olympic medal is a truly unique privilege for any athlete – and tennis players are no different. In Olympic tennis, any medallist will forever be identified by the medal they won, just as being a Grand Slam champion is with you forever. That’s what players will be battling for in Paris at the end of this month, and we can’t wait.”
