Andy Murray is prepared to partner with Dan Evans, as the veteran player wants to win both the French Open and the Olympics in Paris in 2024. To increase his chances of winning an event, the 36-year-old is hoping to team up with fellow countryman Evans as he battles injuries and attempts to survive on the tour.
Murray appears likely to join the Great Britain team, and arrangements have already been made for who would pair with the seasoned athlete for the major event. Murray decided to compete in the French Open after realizing that he had a chance to medal in the doubles category.
In an interview, Murray discussed this topic and said that he would only compete in the Olympics if he thought there was a realistic chance of taking home a medal—a possibility that only exists in doubles. The 36-year-old is trying to play as many doubles matches as he can and is trying to prepare as best he can.
Evans and Murray are included on the singles registration list, and according to the source, Murray has also registered for the doubles competition.
NEW: Andy Murray is set to play French Open doubles with Dan Evans, if he is fit in time.
Murray has been training on clay and wants to use Roland Garros as a chance to prepare for the Olympics, where he is expected to play doubles with Joe Salisbury.https://t.co/1LpHESKm70
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Andy Murray in 2024
LWLLLLWLWW Now ranked no.57, Murray played his last match on the 24th of March when he surrendered to world no.50 Tomas Machac 5-7 7-5 7-6(5) in the 3rd round in Miami (draw).
This year Andy achieved a composed 5-8 win-loss record.
He is also scheduled to play in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 8th of May and French Open (French Open) on the 26th of May.
Daniel Evans in 2024
LLWWLWLLLW At the moment ranked no.69, Daniel played his last match on the 15th of April when he was defeated by world no.81 Brandon Nakashima 7-6(5) 6-2 in the 1st round in Barcelona (draw).
This season the Brit has an overall 3-10 record.
Evans has scheduled to play next in Bordeaux Challenger (Bordeaux Challenger). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of January.
Andy Murray and Daniel Evans have never squared off.
Andy Murray and Daniel Evans |
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