Andy Murray continues to make efforts for a farewell at Wimbledon after the 3-time Grand Slam champion underwent surgery nine days before the tournament. The official ATP social media account announced that Murray was ‘sadly out’ of the event, but deleted the post at the request of Murray’s camp, as reported by The Sun.
The former world No. 1 suffered a regrettable injury in the second round of the Queen’s Club Championships while playing his match against Jordan Thompson, trailing 1-4 in the first set. Murray reported a back injury and underwent minor surgery, still holding on to the dream of returning to Wimbledon.
Murray's Wimbledon dream persists despite surgery
In the match against Thompson, unfortunate scenes unfolded
as the legendary Scottish tennis player visibly struggled to move: “Obviously
it wasn't great. I have been struggling with my back for a while,” Murray said.
“I had loss of power in my right leg. So loss of motor control, had no
coordination. Yeah, couldn't move,” he said after his retirement at Queen’s
Club.
According to The Sun, the typical recovery time for a
surgery like Murray’s is four to six weeks, although the former world No. 1 has
not yet ruled out his participation in SW19. Murray and his team will wait to
assess the 37-year-old’s physical condition by the end of the week when he is
expected to return to the training courts to hit balls.
However, the ATP preempted Murray’s decision and assumed
that the 2-time Wimbledon champion would not participate in this year’s
tournament due to the surgery. They had to delete the post at the request of
Murray’s team, who were furious about the details of his operation being leaked
to the public.
Andy Murray at 2023 Wimbledon
British Davis Cup captain Leon Smith commented on the
unusual situation from the ATP: “I’ve seen the reports and on social media and
that’s not my understanding,” he said. “This has come from one source and had a
knock-on effect, a lot of people are reporting it.”
“But that's not my understanding. He obviously went through
a procedure yesterday and you have to wait and see now,” Smith added. “My
understanding is no decision has been made and let's hope for the best for
Andy.”
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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