Published 14:17 IST, July 25th 2024

'Have Made Commitment': Andy Murray Unmasks the Reason He’s Skipping Singles Action at Olympics

Andy Murray reveals reason for not competing in any singles action at the Paris Olympics after revealing that it will be his last tournament as he will retire.

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Andy Murray has shocked everyone after he made his decision to step down from competition. The star tennis player is not at a hundred per cent as he nurses a back injury, but he will be competing in his swansong in Paris at the Summer Olympics. The United Kingdom-based Murray has been confirmed for doubles action, and he will partner with Dan Evans in France. Surprisingly, he will not be seen in any singles action at the Summer Olympics. The British tennis star revealed the reason why he won't play any singles match before calling time in his career.

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Andy Murray Reveals He Is Still Not 100% Fit, Will Solely Focus in Doubles Action in His Swansong at Paris Olympics

Two-time Olympic gold medalist, Andy Murray, revealed that he may not compete in any singles action at the Paris Games as he is still dealing with fitness issues. He is now engrossed in practising for doubles action with Dan Evans.

"I don't think so. I need to make that decision this evening, but yeah, I don't think so. Me and Dan have made the commitment to each other. That was what we were going to prioritise. I think Dan is still going to play singles, but obviously last week he did a lot of doubles practice.

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Gold medalist Andy Murray of Great Britain waves the British flag during the medal ceremony of the men's singles event at the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon, in London, at the 2012 Summer Olympics | Image: AP
 

"That's what I was predominantly practicing and training when I was in Greece and since we'd been here, we've been practicing and playing double sets together that gives the team I know the best opportunity to get a medal. My back is still not perfect and the potential of playing too much in a day is maybe not the best," Andy Murray exclaimed to the reporters.

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Andy Murray underwent a spinal cyst surgery back in June 2024 and has been focusing on the recovery of it. he also shared an update with the reporters in Paris, saying that his back feels better than it did during Wimbledon.

"I feel better here. "I took some days off after I finished at Wimbledon. I actually trained in rehab unbelievably hard and the time that I had before Wimbledon to give myself a chance to compete and get ready there took a bit of time off and then I went over to Greece," Murray revealed.

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14:17 IST, July 25th 2024