Will Andy Murray be competing in Wimbledon 2024?
ANDY MURRAY is hoping for a huge farewell at Wimbledon this year – and fans want to know whether he’ll be competing or not.
It was confirmed on Friday, June 21 that the British icon required surgery for a spinal cyst.
Meaning Murray is in a race against time to take part in the iconic summer Grand Slam.
Will Andy Murray compete in Wimbledon 2024?
There are doubts on whether Andy Murray will play at Wimbledon 2024 because he sustained a back injury during his match against Jordan Thompson at Queen’s.
But to Leon Smith, the British Davis Cup captain’s understanding, no final decision has been made.
Murray is hoping to recover in time for Wimbledon, and it was revealed on Friday June 21 that he would require surgery for a spinal cyst.
Additionally, this injury and subsequent surgery put his participation in the upcoming Olympics in serious jeopardy.
What happened to Andy Murray?
The 37-year-old British tennis legend sustained a back injury on June 19 during his match at Queen’s.
In a difficult and distressing moment, he struggled to move during his last-16 match against Australian player Jordan Thompson.
It was an awkward atmosphere because everyone could see there was a problem and I didn’t know if I should play or stop. It’s disappointing.
Andy Murray on his injury
Despite taking a medical time-out, Thompson retired from the match with a score of 4-1 in the first set, emotionally bidding farewell to the Queen’s crowd.
Murray said about his injury: “When I walked up the stairs before going out, and in the pre-match warm-up, my back was uncomfortable.
“It was an awkward atmosphere because everyone could see there was a problem and I didn’t know if I should play or stop. It’s disappointing.
“In hindsight, I wish I hadn’t gone on the court.
“I have neural pain across my lower back.
“It’s a nerve-type sort of discomfort.
“It’s been pretty uncomfortable and today was just a numbness and loss of strength, power and control.
“Like all tennis players, we have degenerative joints and stuff in the back but it’s all predominantly been left-sided for me my whole career.
“I have never had too many issues with the right side.
“So maybe there is something that can be done between now and then to help the right side.”
What did Leon Smith say?
Leon Smith, the British Davis Cup captain and a childhood coach, said: “I’ve seen the reports and on social media and that’s not my understanding.
“This has come from one source and had a knock-on effect, a lot of people are reporting it.
“But that’s not my understanding. He obviously went through a procedure yesterday and you have to wait and see now.
“My understanding is no decision has been made and let’s hope for the best for Andy.”
How to watch Wimbledon 2024?
All of the Wimbledon action will be available to watch live on BBC channels in the UK.
Viewers can also use the BBC Red Button to watch matches.
For online access, tennis enthusiasts can visit the BBC Sport website or use the BBC iPlayer app to catch every moment.
What is the Wimbledon 2024 schedule?
Monday July 1 – Tuesday July 2
- Men’s and Women’s Singles First Round
Wednesday July 3 – Thursday July 4
- Men’s and Women’s Singles Second Round
Friday July 5 – Saturday July 6
- Men’s and Women’s Singles Third Round
Sunday July 7 – Monday July 8
- Men’s and Women’s Singles Fourth Round
Tuesday July 9 – Wednesday July 10
- Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarter-Finals
Thursday July 11
- Women’s Singles Semi-Finals
Friday July 12
- Men’s Singles Semi-Finals
Saturday July 13
- Women’s Singles Final
Sunday July 14
- Men’s Singles Final