Andy Murray’s aspirations of competing at Wimbledon remain intact as he opts out of ankle surgery following a recent injury setback. The two-time Wimbledon champion sustained ruptured ankle ligaments during the Miami Open, leaving his return timeline uncertain.
Confirming the latest update on Murray’s condition, a spokesperson disclosed that the Scottish tennis star has discarded his walking boot and will not undergo surgery. Murray is progressing well with his rehabilitation and aims to resume practice sessions soon.
In March, Murray suffered a blow to his ankle during a grueling match against Tomas Machac at the Miami Open, resulting in a rupture of his anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and a tear in his calcaneofibular ligament (CFL).
Despite the setback, Murray’s trademark humor shone through as he joked about his injury post-match, quipping, “Goes without saying this is a tough one to take and I’ll be out for an extended period. But I’ll be back with one hip and no ankle ligaments when the time is right.”
With less than seven months until Wimbledon commences, Murray faces a race against time to regain full fitness for the prestigious tournament. At 36 years old, Wimbledon may represent Murray’s final opportunity to grace the hallowed grass courts, as he has announced plans to retire by the year’s end.
Addressing retirement speculation earlier in 2024, Murray expressed his reluctance to dwell on the topic, stating, “I’m likely not going to play past this summer… I’m bored of the question.” He emphasized the individual nature of retirement decisions, highlighting the differing approaches of tennis legends such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.
As Murray navigates his recovery and contemplates the twilight of his career, tennis fans await updates on his condition and potential participation in Wimbledon. The prospect of seeing Murray bid farewell to the sport on the grand stage of Wimbledon adds an emotional dimension to his journey, underscoring his enduring legacy in tennis history.
Andy Murray in 2024
LWWLWLWLWL Currently the world no.56, Andy played his last match on the 24th of March when he capitulated to world no.50 Tomas Machac 5-7 7-5 7-6(5) in the 3rd round in Miami (draw).
Presently, during this year Andy has achieved an overall 5-8 win-loss record.
Andy Murray |
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