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  2. General » 
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What Happened to Andy Murray? Andy Murray Injury Update

Andy Murray retired from his Queen's Club match due to a back injury, jeopardizing his participation in possibly his final Wimbledon, as he considers retirement after ongoing physical challenges.

by Kowsalya

Updated Jun 20, 2024

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What Happened to Andy Murray? Andy Murray Injury Update

What Happened to Andy Murray?

Andy Murray faced a big problem during his tennis match at Queen's Club. He had to stop playing because of a back injury when he was losing 4-1. Now, it's unclear if he can play in Wimbledon, which starts on July 1. Murray won his first match since March but struggled with back pain throughout.

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His right leg didn't work properly, which made it hard for him to continue. Murray will have tests to see how bad the injury is and what he can do to get better. He's thinking about retiring after this season, so playing at Wimbledon might be his last chance.

Andy Murray Injury Update

Andy Murray faced a significant setback when he retired from his second-round match at Queen's Club due to a back injury while trailing Jordan Thompson 4-1. This injury has cast doubt on his participation in what could potentially be his final Wimbledon appearance, scheduled to begin on July 1. Murray, who has won the Queen's Club championship five times, struggled with issues in his right leg during warm-up and throughout the match.

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He received treatment on his surgically repaired right hip, knee, and lower back but ultimately had to call off the match. Murray expressed uncertainty about his ability to compete at Wimbledon after undergoing scans to assess the extent of his injury. His retirement intentions for this year remain unchanged, with Wimbledon or possibly the Paris Olympics being potential venues for his farewell from professional tennis.

Who is Andy Murray?

Andy Murray is a renowned British tennis player. He achieved the world No. 1 ranking in singles for 41 weeks and finished as the year-end No. 1 in 2016. Murray has won three Grand Slam singles titles, including two Wimbledon titles (2013, 2016) and one US Open title (2012). He reached eleven major finals and won 46 ATP Tour singles titles, including 14 Masters 1000 events. Coached initially by his mother Judy, Murray moved to Barcelona at 15 to train at the Sánchez-Casal Academy.

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He joined Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic in the "Big Four" of tennis, dominating the sport in the 2010s. Murray won Olympic gold in singles at the 2012 and 2016 Games and led Great Britain to a Davis Cup victory in 2015. Known for his defensive skills and two-handed backhand, Murray is celebrated in the UK for revitalizing British men's tennis.

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Full Name

Andrew Barron Murray

Country (sports)

United Kingdom Great Britain

Residence

Leatherhead, Surrey, England

Born

15 May 1987 (age 37), Glasgow, Scotland

Height

6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Turned Pro

2005

Plays

Right-handed (two-handed backhand)

Official Website

andymurray.com

Andy Murray Career

Early Career (2005-2008):

  • 2005: Turned professional, reached third round at Wimbledon, and won his first Challenger events.
  • 2006: Won his first ATP title in San Jose, became British No. 1, and reached the fourth round at Wimbledon and US Open.
  • 2007: Reached the top 10 for the first time, suffered a wrist injury that sidelined him for months.
  • 2008: Reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open, finished the year ranked No. 4.

Rise to Prominence (2009-2012):

  • 2009: Won two Masters titles, reached No. 2 in the world rankings, and reached the semi-finals at both Wimbledon and the US Open.
  • 2010: Reached the final of the Australian Open and won two Masters titles.
  • 2011: Reached the Australian Open final again and won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open.
  • 2012: Won a gold medal at the London Olympics and won his first Wimbledon title.

Injury and Comeback (2013-2016):

  • 2013: Won Wimbledon again, becoming the first British man to do so since 1936.
  • 2014: Battled back from back surgery and won the Davis Cup with Great Britain.
  • 2015: Won his fourth and fifth titles at Queen's Club and Montreal, and reached the Australian Open final.
  • 2016: Won his second Wimbledon title and defended his Olympic gold medal.

Injury Struggles and Resurgence (2017-2019):

  • 2017: Missed part of the season due to a hip injury, dropped out of the top 10.
  • 2018: Underwent hip surgery and began his comeback.
  • 2019: Returned to competitive play, won his first ATP singles title since 2017 in Antwerp.

Later Career (2020-2024):

  • 2020-2024: Continued to struggle with injuries but made multiple comebacks, played sporadically on the tour, and focused on doubles as well as mentoring younger players.

Andy Murray Age

Andy Murray is currently 37 years old. He was born on May 15, 1987, in Glasgow, Scotland.



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