By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday July 2, 2024
Andy Murray has elected to withdraw from singles at Wimbledon.
The 37-year-old mounted a last-ditch push to get healthy in time after having back surgery to remove a spinal cyst ten days ago, but ultimately made the decision to withdraw on Monday morning.
He will be replaced in the singles draw by Belgian lucky loser David Goffin.
“Unfortunately, despite working incredibly hard on his recovery since his operation just over a week ago, Andy has taken the very difficult decision not to play the singles this year,” a statement from Murray’s team read.
Andy – we’re sorry to hear you won’t be playing singles this year.
But we are so looking forward to seeing you compete in the doubles and celebrating all the memories you have given us 💚💜 pic.twitter.com/rB7onqfirX
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 2, 2024
“As you can imagine, he is extremely disappointed but has confirmed that he will be playing in the doubles with Jamie and looks forward to competing at Wimbledon for the last time.”
Murray, who leads all active players with 119 grass court wins, won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016. The former World No.1, who became the first British man to win a major title in 77 years when he won the US Open in 2012, owns a 739-262 lifetime record with 46 titles on the ATP Tour.
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