![](https://hotjist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Andy-Murray-.jpg)
TENNIS: MURRAY WITDARAWS FROM WIMBLEDON SINGLES
Two-time champion Andy Murray called time on his Wimbledon singles career on Tuesday after the “extremely disappointed” former world number one lost his battle to recover from back surgery.
However, the 37-year-old, who plans to retire after the Paris Olympics, will still experience an emotional farewell to the All England Club when he plays doubles with brother Jamie later in the tournament.
Murray underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his back last month, a procedure he described as “not insignificant”.
The operation left him without full feeling in his right leg and placed in peril his final appearance at the tournament.
As a result Murray doubted if he would recover in time to face Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic in his scheduled first-round clash on Centre Court on Tuesday.
“Unfortunately, despite working incredibly hard on his recovery since his operation just over a week ago, Andy has taken the very difficult decision not to play the singles this year,” said a statement from Murray’s representatives.
“As you can imagine, he is extremely disappointed but has confirmed that he will be playing in the doubles with Jamie and looks forward to competing at Wimbledon for the last time.”
Murray famously ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s champion at Wimbledon when he triumphed in 2013.
He added a second title in 2016, taking his career majors total to three after breaking his duck at the 2012 US Open.
That win in New York came just weeks after he had lost his first Wimbledon final to Roger Federer.
More Stories
BRITISH TEACHER JAILED FOR SEX WITH TEENAGE SCHOOLBOYS
A British teacher was given a six and a half-year prison sentence on Thursday for having sex with two of...
KANO POLICE ARREST 149 SUSPECTED CRIMINALS
A significant effort has been made by the Kano State Police Command to combat thuggery and other crimes in the...
COURT SENTENCES BUS DRIVER TO 12-YEARS IN PRISON FOR KILLING LASTMA OFFICER
Elijah Shokoya, a commercial bus driver, was found guilty and given a 12-year prison sentence by the Lagos High Court...
ALLEGED TORTURE: COURT ORDERS REMAND OF SCHOOL PROPRIETOR FOR FLOGGING 10-YEAR-OLD PUPIL
Due to allegations of torture and inhumane treatment of a 10-year-old student at the school, a Lagos Magistrate Court in...
CHOLERA OUTBREAK: BENUE RECORDS 16 SUSPECTED CASES, FOUR DEATHS
Benue State has recorded four deaths from suspected cases of cholera. 16 suspected cases were reported, according to information released...
BAND A CUSTOMERS EXPRESS FRUSTRATION AS DISCOS FURTHER JERK UP ELECTRICITY TARIFF
Following announcements by distribution companies about an additional rise in the tariff price for Band A users, customers of electricity...