Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has announced that he will not compete in the men’s singles at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to ongoing injury recovery issues.
However, he will still participate in the doubles event with Dan Evans, which will be the final tournament of his distinguished career.
Murray, who has cherished memories of his Olympic successes, especially his wins in London, expressed his regret about missing out on the singles competition.
“The Olympics has been incredibly special for me… I’m happy I get to do this one more time. It’s unfortunate [not playing in singles] – I trained to get ready to play both, but I’m getting a bit older now so it gets harder to recover from injuries. I ran out of time.”
The 37-year-old’s decision follows a series of injuries, including a back problem that forced him to withdraw from his second-round match at Queen’s in June. This match will now be noted as the last singles match of his career.
In the doubles event, Murray and Evans will face Japan’s Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori in the first round.
The draw also creates the possibility of a long-awaited showdown between rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, should they advance from their initial matches.
Murray’s retirement after his fifth Olympics marks the end of a notable era in tennis. Fans are looking forward to seeing him compete one final time in Paris alongside Evans as he concludes his distinguished career.
