Murray’s Olympic focus now on doubles
Andy Murray’s singles career is over after he opted to sit out the men’s singles at the Olympics to instead focus on claiming doubles glory.
The Dunblane ace confirmed on Tuesday that the Olympics would be his final event – but he will only play in the doubles, with Dan Evans, after admitting he is not in good enough shape to play singles as well.
Murray has been recovering from back surgery that put an end to his singles career at Wimbledon.
He said:“obviously, me and Dan have made the commitment to each other that doubles was what we were going to prioritise.
“That gives the team and us the best opportunity to get a medal, realistically.
“My back is still not perfect and the potential of playing two matches in a day is maybe not the best.”
Murray (37), recovered from a spinal cyst operation enough to make an emotional farewell in doubles alongside his brother Jamie on Centre Court atwimbledon.
His SW19 swansong in the mixed doubles dream also came crashing down when his partner Emma
Raducanu withdrew with a wrist strain.
But the double Wimbledon champ says he holds no grudges.
Murray added:“when I reflect on that, it was right that I finished playing at Wimbledon with my brother.
“At that moment everyone was really emotional because it’s the end of me at Wimbledon, but I’m aware that there’s a much bigger world out there.
“Everyone is going to look out for their best interests – that’s what they do. I don’t have an issue with that.
“My mum’s obviously always going to support me and look out for me. She’s been the best supporter.”
The tennis in Paris gets underway tomorrow (Saturday).