Andy Murray Withdraws From Men's Singles At Olmypic Games
Andy Murray, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has announced his decision to withdraw from the singles competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics, focusing instead on the doubles event, where he will be teaming up with fellow Briton Dan Evans. Murray, who has won three Grand Slam titles in his career, is set to retire after the Games.
Murray and Evans To Face Off Against Daniel and Nishikori In First Round
Murray, 37, recently underwent surgery to remove a spinal cyst, which led to his withdrawal from the singles at Wimbledon and now at the Olympics. “I've taken the decision to withdraw from the singles to concentrate on the doubles with Dan,” he said. “Our practice has been great and we're playing well together. Really looking forward to getting started and representing GB one more time.”
The British duo has been drawn against Japan's Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori in the first round. Reflecting on his Olympic journey, Murray said, “The Olympics has been incredibly special for me and there have been some amazing memories on the court – particularly in London. I'm happy I get to do this one more time.”
As Murray prepares for his final tournament, he remains focused on his partnership with Evans. “Me and Dan made the commitment to each other, that is what we will prioritise,” he said. This dedication to the doubles event reflects Murray’s strategic approach to his final competitive outing.
Murray Steps Out Of Olympic Singles After History Of Injuries
Murray’s decision to skip the singles competition comes after a challenging period with injuries, including hip resurfacing surgery in 2019 and surgery to remove a spinal cyst earlier this year. He explained, “I'm getting older now so it gets harder to recover from injuries. I ran out of time.”
Despite these setbacks, Murray is optimistic about his chances in the doubles event, emphasising that he and Evans have prioritised their preparation to maximise their medal prospects.
Paris Olympics Marks Murray’s Fifth Games
The Paris Olympics will be Murray’s fifth and final Games. His Olympic career includes singles gold medals from London 2012 and Rio 2016, as well as a mixed doubles silver with Laura Robson in London. Murray’s achievements have cemented his legacy as one of Britain's greatest tennis players.
Murray’s career has been marked by resilience, particularly following hip-resurfacing surgery in 2019. Speaking about his retirement, he said, “I didn't feel that way a few months ago when I thought this was when I was going to stop. I didn't really want to, whereas now I want to and I know that it's the right time for me.”
In addition to his Olympic success, Murray has won 46 ATP Tour titles, including 14 Masters 1,000 events. His singles career concluded with a match against Jordan Thompson at Queen's, where he retired due to a back injury.
The Paris Olympics tennis tournament will be held at Roland Garros from July 27 to August 4.
