Tokyo Olympics: Andy Murray withdraws from the singles tournament due to injury
Two-time defending champion and former World No. 1 Andy Murray withdrew from the singles tournament at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Sunday due to an injury. Murray, who has been suffering from injuries for the past two years, suffered a sprained right quad, but will continue to compete in the doubles tournament.
“I am really disappointed at having to withdraw but the medical staff have advised me against playing in both events, so I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the singles and focus on playing doubles with Joe,” Murray said.
The British player made the decision shortly ahead of his scheduled opener against ninth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada on Center Court.
Murray is partnering Joe Salisbury in the doubles tournament. They beat French second seeds Pierre-Hughes Herbert and Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday.
It’s the latest setback for the 34-year-old Murray after only recently returning to the tour from a three-month absence because of a groin problem. He has also had serious issues with a bad hip that wound up requiring two operations.
Murray has a total of three Olympic medals. He also won a silver in mixed doubles at the 2012 London Games with Laura Robson. Max Purcell of Australia will play Auger-Aliassime instead.
