ANDY Murray will not compete at this year’s Wimbledon competition and will miss his last chance to play the tournament.
Due to an injury, he required surgery for a spinal cyst, necessitating a six-week recovery period.
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Why is Andy Murray not competing in Wimbledon 2024?
Andy Murray is not competing in Wimbledon 2024 because he sustained a back injury during his match against Jordan Thompson at Queen’s.
Although Murray initially hoped to recover in time for Wimbledon, it was revealed on Friday June 21 that he would require surgery for a spinal cyst.
This surgery necessitates a six-week lay-off, making it impossible for him to participate in Wimbledon, which starts on July 1.
Additionally, this injury and subsequent surgery put his participation in the upcoming Olympics in serious jeopardy.
Murray hoped to have his farewell at Wimbledon and to play his last tournament there.
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.”
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