British tennis star Andy Murray’s hopes of a Wimbledon swansong have been dashed following surgery on a spinal cyst. The 37-year-old, who has graced the grass courts of Wimbledon with two historic victories in 2013 and 2016, will require a six-week recovery period, which rules him out of the prestigious tournament starting on July 1. This development also casts uncertainty over his participation in the Paris Olympics, which begin on July 26. Murray’s withdrawal from Wimbledon was followed by mixed messages from the ATP Tour, with initial announcements of his absence being deleted, leaving fans and the tennis community in suspense. Murray’s camp has yet to make an official statement, but the surgery and subsequent recovery time suggest that his chances of competing this summer are slim. The two-time Olympic gold medalist had previously expressed his desire to retire after this summer, ideally at Wimbledon or the Paris Olympics. Murray’s illustrious career has been plagued by injuries in recent years, including a hip resurfacing surgery in 2019 and an ankle injury earlier this March.
Key points
- Andy Murray will miss Wimbledon due to a six-week recovery from back surgery.
- Murray’s participation in the Paris Olympics is also in doubt following the surgery.
- Conflicting reports from the ATP Tour about Murray’s Wimbledon status have left his withdrawal unconfirmed.
Contradictions👾The ATP Tour’s initial report stated Murray would miss Wimbledon, but the post was later deleted, and Murray’s camp has not confirmed his withdrawal.
