Paris Olympics
Andy Murray withdraws from Olympics singles, nonetheless plans to play doubles
Former World No. 1 is simply participant with two singles gold medals
July 25, 2024
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Andy Murray received singles gold on the Olympics in 2012 and 2016.
By ATP Workers
Two-time gold medallist Andy Murray has withdrawn from singles on the Paris Olympics, however nonetheless intends to compete in doubles alongside Daniel Evans in his ultimate Olympic look.
Talking at Thursday’s draw, Murray mentioned, “The Olympics has been extremely particular for me and there have been some superb reminiscences on the court docket, notably in London.
“I am pleased I get to do that yet one more time. It is unlucky. I skilled to get able to play each, however I am getting a bit older now so it will get more durable to get well from accidents. I ran out of time.”
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Murray, who has introduced that he’ll retire on the finish of the Olympics, has not performed singles since retiring within the second spherical of the cinch Championships in Queen’s. He underwent a small operation on his again earlier than Wimbledon, the place he was restricted to enjoying doubles together with his brother Jamie.
Murray will end his profession with a 739-262 file in singles. He earned 46 titles, together with 2016 Rio and 2012 London Olympic gold medals.
