Another withdrawal has been added to the list! This time, it’s one of the Big 4, Andy Murray. The Briton was ready to play his last Grass Slam in front of the home crowd but fate had another plan. Instead of gracing the grass courts, Murray will be heading towards the medical wing to resolve his health.

In, a recent update by Tennis TV on Murray’s health on X has sent shocks into every nook and corner of the tennis world. The passionate players, who had been fighting against age and hip surgery, had gone under the knife for “Operation in Spinal Cyst.” The two-time Wimbledon champion has pulled out to recover from the surgery. Though, overly optimistic Fans are hoping for a miracle to ensure his return to the Paris Olympics.

In reaction to the sad news, tennis fans and community have come together to support Murray. “Genuinely heartbreaking,” – said one fan. This expression certainly conveys the feeling of millions around the world. Everyone is aware of Murray’s love for sports, and the grit he displays on the court. He went against the doctor’s post-surgical analysis of his hip, as he made a resounding comeback at the majors, with Matteo Berrettin and Thanasi Kokkinakis as his witness at the Australian Open 2023. But with another surgery, amidst the preparation for the Wimbledon Open, make fans’ hearts weep for Murray!

In the last fortnight, fans have seen more news of withdrawals than wins, as the tennis calendar makes a stop in London for the Grass Slam. The tennis circuit is yet to digest the recent withdrawals from the various grass tournaments, leading to worries about the participation of players in the upcoming Wimbledon. However, Murray’s withdrawal was one of the biggest setback anyone could have thought of!

Boris Becker joins tennis fans to wish Andy Murray a quick recover

Boris Becker joined the chorus of millions of fans to wish Murray luck during his recovery. He tweeted, “Sad news! Hope Andy recovers quickly and gets back to his best form.” A heartening plea of every tennis enthusiast, but also a wishful one! Roger Federer recently revealed his thoughts about going under the knife, “Doing surgery is the beginning of the end.” Murray surpassed all the expectations with his performance at the Australian Open 2023. However, with another surgery on his back, things are going downhill fast for the Briton.

While the younger generation is withdrawing from various tennis tournaments, citing health issues. Murray stepped forward to represent his country wherever possible. He was looking forward to be a part Britain’s team for the Paris Olympics after playing at the grass courts of London. And so were the fans! His withdrawal is nothing less than a tragedy for the tennis world. And this fan concurred, as he tweeted, “Ffs, this is a tragedy.”

“This is a special time in tennis”– said Federer about the tennis Big 4. With the Swiss tennis star is out of the group, Rafael Nadal and Murray are fighting to stay in the competition and extend their career span as much as possible. Hence, every glimpse of their time on the court matters to tennis fans, now more than ever, as they are looking at the sunset of their career. And a fan expressed his sadness regarding Murray’s absence. He said, “Shame was looking forward to Murray at Wimbledon.”

Moreover, as distressing as it is for fans, it’s not easy for the player too. “That’s rough for Andy. Wasn’t it going to be his last Wimbledon?”– said a fan. This gives a nostalgic feeling, as the same scenario was thought for Rafael Nadal last year when he didn’t participate at the Roland Garros. The Spaniard underwent surgery back then, and most people thought it was the end. However, Rafa is back! Though not in his prime form, the presence of the legend on the court is where they belong!

Hopefully, Murray will pull a Nadal card at the Wimbledon next year. Until then, lots of power to the champion!