Andy Murray will make a late call ahead of his singles match on Tuesday (Picture: Getty)
Andy Murray is nearing retirement from tennis is set for a final appearance at Wimbledon, despite injury problems threatening to derail his farewell plans.
The 37-year-old British legend, a two-time Wimbledon champion, doesn’t have long left in the sport and has spoken openly about hanging up his racket in 2024.
Plans for an emotional goodbye at this year’s Championships were thrown into chaos, though, when Murray picked up a back injury at Queen’s Club on June 19.
Murray required an operation on a spinal cyst in his back and has been in a race against time to get himself fully fit for Wimbledon 2024 – which starts on Monday.
Many fans wish to know if Murray will feature in the Wimbledon men’s singles and men’s doubles this year – here is everything we know about his injury so far.
Is Andy Murray playing Wimbledon singles in 2024?
Andy Murray is set to play his first-round singles match on Tuesday (Picture: Getty)
As things stand, Andy Murray is playing in the Wimbledon men’s singles this year, although that could change all the way up until the very last minute.
The former world No.1 shared a huge injury update on Thursday – insisting he would do everything he can to play – but was absent from practice on Friday.
On Saturday, though, Murray ramped up training and started hitting on site at Wimbledon and also practiced at the National Tennis Centre.
Murray has been drawn to face Czech world No.38 Tomas Machac in the first round – likely to be the third scheduled match on Centre Court on Tuesday.
That means Murray already has an extra day of recovery with the men’s singles getting underway on Monday, improving his chances of making an appearance.
It remains to be seen what final decision Murray will make over the men’s singles – but if he does pull out – it is likely to happen on Monday night or even Tuesday daytime to allow time for a lucky loser to prepare for a match against Machac.
Is Andy Murray playing Wimbledon doubles in 2024?
Andy Murray and Jamie Murray will feature in the men’s doubles (Picture: Getty)
It is much more certain that Andy Murray will feature in the men’s doubles this year alongside his brother, Jamie Murray.
That’s because the men’s doubles tournament does not start until Wednesday with some first-round matches not getting underway until Friday, July 5.
The Murray brothers have been drawn to face Australian duo John Peers and Rinky Hijikata in the opening round.
Should they win that match, they could then face fellow Brit Neal Skupski, who has teamed up with Jamie Murray’s regular partner in 2024, Michael Venus.
What has Andy Murray said about his back injury?
Andy Murray is keen to do everything he can to play at Wimbledon 2024 (Picture: Getty)
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Source:: Metro
