Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has confirmed his withdrawal from the men’s singles competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics, citing injury recovery issues.
However, he will still participate in the doubles event alongside Dan Evans, marking the final tournament of his illustrious career.
Murray, who has fond memories of his Olympic experiences, particularly his triumphs in London, expressed his disappointment at not being able to compete in singles.
“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 comes after a series of injuries, including a back issue that forced him to back out of his second-round match at Queen’s in June, which will now be remembered as the final singles match of his career.
He also withdrew from the singles at Wimbledon but played a farewell doubles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
In the doubles, Murray and Evans will face Japan’s Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori in the first round.
The draw has also set up a potential showdown between long-time rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, should they advance from their opening matches.
Murray’s retirement at the end of his fifth Olympics marks the end of an era in tennis. Fans will be eager to see him compete one last time in Paris, alongside Evans, as he brings the curtain down on an incredible career.
