Andy Murray, a two-time Olympic tennis gold medalist, announced his withdrawal from the singles competition at the Paris Games on Thursday. The 37-year-old British player will only compete in doubles, partnering with Dan Evans.
Murray has confirmed that these Olympics will be the final event of his career. Over the years, he has faced numerous injuries, including a hip replacement in 2019. Most recently, he underwent surgery last month to remove a cyst from his spine.
Earlier this month, Murray withdrew from the singles competition at Wimbledon and participated in one doubles match with his older brother, Jamie Murray.
“I’ve taken the decision to withdraw from the singles to concentrate on the doubles with Dan. Our practice has been great, and we’re playing well together,” Murray stated on Thursday. “Really looking forward to getting started and representing GB one more time.”
Murray’s announcement came shortly before the draw for the Olympic tennis tournament, with play set to begin on Saturday.
Murray secured singles gold medals at the London 2012 and Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics, making him the only tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles.
