Paris 2024 Olympics: Andy Murray will only play doubles, withdraws name from singles

Andy Murray, a two-time gold winner at the Olympics, has declared his intention to withdraw from the Paris Games singles tournament. Rather, he will concentrate on the doubles competition, as it will be his final match of his remarkable career before he announces his retirement from professional tennis.

Despite having partnered with Dan Evans to compete in both the singles and doubles tournaments in Paris, Murray finally decided to focus on the doubles competition.

“Really looking forward to getting started and representing GB one more time.”says Murray

British athlete Murray, 37, has said that these Olympics will be his last competition.In 2019, he underwent a hip replacement as part of his medical history. Most recently, a cyst in his spine had to be surgically removed last month.

This month at Wimbledon, Murray withdrew from the singles draw and instead participated in one doubles match with his elder brother, Jamie. “I’ve take 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,Really looking forward to getting started and representing GB one more time.”said Murray on Thursday.

Murray is the only tennis player with two gold medals from singles competitions

The three-time Grand Slam champion has had an incredible trip to the Olympics.

When Andy Murray defeated Roger Federer in the final of the 2012 London Olympics to win the gold medal in singles, it was an incredible accomplishment.

At the Rio Olympics, four years later, Murray successfully defended his championship, showcasing his supremacy once more. He triumphed against Juan Martin del Potro in an exciting final to win the Olympics twice.

Along with his victory in singles, Murray won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the London Games with Laura Robson.

End of An Era

In an interview with British media on Wednesday, Murray reaffirmed his belief that it is the appropriate decision to retire following the Paris Games. The choice was made after he made a strong recovery from hip surgery, enabling him to keep fighting at the greatest level.

“I didn’t feel that way a few months ago when I thought this was when I was going to stop,” he said. “I didn’t really want to, whereas now I want to and I know that it’s the right time for me.”

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