Andy Murray has determined to not play within the Wimbledon singles, as an alternative making his farewell to the All England Membership within the doubles alongside older brother Jamie.
Murray, who’s planning to retire later this yr, had surgical procedure 10 days in the past on a again situation.
The 37-year-old, who gained Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016, was resulting from play Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic on Centre Court docket on Tuesday.
Former world primary Murray had a cyst near his spinal twine eliminated on Saturday as a result of it was inflicting nerve ache in his proper leg.
“Sadly, regardless of working extremely arduous on his restoration since his operation simply over per week in the past, Andy has taken the very troublesome determination to not play the singles this yr,” Murray’s group mentioned in a press release.
“As you may think about, he’s extraordinarily upset however has confirmed that he will likely be enjoying within the doubles with Jamie and appears ahead to competing at Wimbledon for the final time.”
The Murray brothers, who’ve by no means teamed up on the Championships, will play later this week. The primary spherical of the boys’s doubles is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, however Wimbledon chief government Sally Bolton mentioned the pair may even play on Friday.’
Wimbledon organisers mentioned they had been “sorry to listen to” Murray was not enjoying within the singles.
“We’re so trying ahead to seeing you compete within the doubles and celebrating all of the reminiscences you’ve gotten given us,” a press release added.