Andy Murray makes telling three-word remark as dream Wimbledon farewell hanging in the balance

Andy Murray is still unsure whether he will play in the singles

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Stuart Ballard

By Stuart Ballard


Published: 01/07/2024

- 13:52

Updated: 01/07/2024

- 14:23

Andy Murray is scheduled to play in the singles draw at Wimbledon against Tomas Machac on Tuesday.

Andy Murray has admitted he still isn't sure whether he has 'enough to compete' at Wimbledon after his long practice session with Kyle Edmund at Aorangi Park on Monday.

The former British No 1 suffered a painful back injury at Queen's last month, putting his retirement plans in jeopardy at Wimbledon.


He's undergone surgery and was initially told he could be out for up to 12 weeks, but he's managed to recover to a point where he's turned up at Wimbledon hoping to play in both the singles and doubles.

Whether that happens is another matter though with Murray admitting last week that he will 'wait until the last minute' to make a final decision.

Andy Murray is still unsure whether he will play in the singles

Andy Murray is still unsure whether he will play in the singles

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His practice session on Monday afternoon with former world No 14 Edmund gave an indication to his current physical state.

There was definite signs that Murray was still able to hit sensational shots, but it was when his body was tested in long rallies where his issues became apparent.

Murray gave nothing away as he exited the courts, revealing a final decision will not be made until he talks to his family.

"It was good, I'm gonna have a chat with my team now and speak to my family this evening and then make a decision," he said.

"It's getting better and the testing stuff I've done has been good, I just need to decide whether it's enough to compete really."

Murray has already stated that he's unlikely to play beyond this summer, meaning this would almost certainly be his final appearance at Wimbledon.

The two-time Wimbledon champion will undoubtedly want to play at least one final singles match, but his comments indicate he won't be happy with just turning up to the court.

His back-up plan almost is to enter the doubles draw with his brother Jamie, which was announced last week.

Andy Murray spoke to reporters after his practice session

Andy Murray spoke to reporters after his practice session

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The Murray brothers have played doubles together previously, but this will be the first time they've done so at a Grand Slam.

Judy Murray is looking forward to what would likely be an emotional moment for her family, although she joked last week that all she cared about was her two boys remaining civil on the court.

"I love watching them play together," she told Sky Sports.

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Andy Murray practiced with Kyle Edmund

Andy Murray practiced with Kyle Edmund

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"Over the years, I've watched them play in junior events and Davis Cup and Olympics and a few of the doubles events on the ATP Tour.

"I always think the same thing, please don't fight.

"This is the first time they've been paired up for a Grand Slam.

"It will be a significant moment and for me personally it will be wonderful watching them walk out there at Wimbledon."

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