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 wholesome in time after having again surgical procedure to take away a spinal cyst ten days in the past, however in the end made the choice to withdraw on Monday morning.
He shall be changed within the singles draw by Belgian fortunate loser David Goffin.
“Sadly, regardless of working extremely laborious on his restoration since his operation simply over per week in the past, Andy has taken the very tough resolution to not play the singles this 12 months,” an announcement from Murray’s workforce learn.
Andy – we’re sorry to listen to you gained’t be enjoying singles this 12 months.
However we’re so wanting ahead to seeing you compete within the doubles and celebrating all of the reminiscences you’ve given us 💚💜 pic.twitter.com/rB7onqfirX
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 2, 2024
“As you may think about, he’s extraordinarily upset however has confirmed that he shall be enjoying within the doubles with Jamie and appears ahead to competing at Wimbledon for the final time.”
Murray, who leads all lively gamers with 119 grass court docket wins, gained Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016. The previous World No.1, who turned the primary British man to win a significant title in 77 years when he gained the US Open in 2012, owns a 739-262 lifetime report with 46 titles on the ATP Tour.