Wimbledon Controversy: Andy Murray Keeps Suspense Brewing With a Confusing Update After Media House’s Premature Move

Andy Murray’s Wimbledon dreams still hang in the air! After an abrupt end to his Queen’s Club Championships Round of 16 match, Murray declared that he had “no coordination,” while playing in the game. The reason behind it is his lack of strength and pain in his right leg and back. However, the tennis world was hopeful to see him back stronger and better at Wimbledon. Sadly, with the tournament starting in less than a week, Murray’s latest update on his injury casts a shadow of doubt over his participation.

Murray has suffered from back injuries in the past, having undergone surgery in 2013, while also suffering from soreness in recent weeks. However, his enduring passion for the sport helped him overcome every challenge on his way. But, this time, it seems more difficult. According to a statement released by his team today, Murray “is continuing to work with his medical team to confirm when he will return to the court….No decisions have been made.”

It was only a few days ago that the former World No. 1 was going at it at the Queen’s Club, overpowering his Round of 32 opponent, Alexei Popyrin, with a score of (6-3, 3-6, 6-3). As he continued with the same enthusiasm in his next match against Jordan Thompson, his back and leg injury struck him hard. In the first set of the match (4-1), the 37-year-old tennis pro struggled with his movements on-court, before finally retiring mid-match. 

Following the match, he said, “I’ve just had this neural pain across my back for the past few weeks. It’s been pretty uncomfortable. And then today it was like, yeah, like just a numbness and loss of strength, power, control.” Andy Murray, who further stated how he regrets going into that match, added that losing strength like that mid-match “was not a usual feeling,” for him. Signs of a problem in his right leg showed even before the match started, as he stated how he felt “uncomfortable” before commencing his journey on-court that day. However, the scans that he did prior to the game indicated the need for back surgery.

On Sunday afternoon, the ATP stated Andy Murray would be unable to compete at Wimbledon due to a recent surgical procedure. According to ATP’s tweet, “After an operation on a spinal cyst, Andy ­Murray is sadly out of Wimbledon. Rest up and recover Andy, we’ll miss seeing you there.” However, Murray has not confirmed the news of his withdrawal till now. Like Gray, Murray’s coach, Leon Smith, echoed on BBC that a decision on Wimbledon hasn’t been made. “He ­obviously went through a ­procedure yesterday and you have to wait and see now. My understanding is no ­decision has been made and let’s hope for the best for Andy,” Smith said.

What adds more to this disappointment is the fact that it will possibly be his career’s last Wimbledon. This is because earlier this year Murray stated that he intends to retire after the Summer Olympics of this season. Murray, who made history by being the first Brit in 77 years to lift the trophy at 2013 Wimbledon, has not had much success in the tournament over the last couple of years. The three-time Wimbledon champion couldn’t get past the second round last year, disappointing his fans worldwide.

Therefore, the tennis world has high hopes of seeing him leave an inedible mark this season and sign off with a bang. Sadly, luck does not seem to be on his side this season, as he faced another injury in Miami as well. 

Andy Murray’s ankle injury struggles in the Miami Open of this season

In the Miami Open in April, the three-time Grand Slam champion, Andy Murray, had to endure another one of his painful injuries to his ankle. Although the Scot was in full rhythm while playing against Tomas Machac, in the deciding set of the match, he couldn’t continue with his aim of defeating him. “Yesterday, towards the end of my match in Miami, I suffered a full rupture of my ATFL and near full thickness rupture of my CFL. I will see an ankle specialist when I return home to determine the next steps,” said Murray.

However, Murray’s prowess on-court came to a halt as he withdrew from the Monte Carlo and Munich Open, leaving fans worried about his condition. He soon made a comeback in the Challenger Bordeaux, FR and Geneva Open as well! However, with his latest back and leg concerns, Murray’s confusion over his Wimbledon participation has further left everyone worried about his health. Hopefully, he recovers soon and gives his fans a glimpse of another one of his amazing Wimbledon performances!