Paris Masters tournament director Guy Forget defends wild card for Andy Murray

Andy Murray has played in many big events this year and the majority of them came thanks to wild card entries. Initially, tennis fans were happy to see Murray compete again but many pointed out that he should not be getting so many wild cards especially earlier in the year when he did not play well. Murray himself defend those decision claiming he deserves for what he gave to tennis.

Paris Masters tournament director Guy Forget agrees which is why he awarded Murray with a wild card for the 2021 Paris Masters. The decision was heavily criticized in the French media especially because it was not a French player who got it. Responding to the criticism, Forget said:

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"Wildcards are always delicate. We had eight, we gave seven to French players. Murray should have had one at the French Open, but he turned it down as he thought his form wasn't good enough. He's come on a lot since then, he's a past winner in Paris, a former world number one, Olympic champion, winner of grand slams and the Davis Cup."

Forger further explained that Murray has been playing really well lately and that tennis fans will like to see him in Paris. He said:

"He played great when beating Hurkacz. So it's not unnatural to give him an invitation. Lots of people want to come and watch Murray. He's a wonderful example of courage after his hip surgery. Even the French are going to turn up to see him, not just the English."

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