Andy Murray, the 36-year-old Scottish tennis star, will not undergo surgery following an ankle injury he sustained during last month’s Miami Open. Although he has torn ligaments, a timeline for his return remains unclear.
On Monday, a representative confirmed that Murray’s recovery is progressing smoothly, and he is eager to resume practicing on the tennis court soon. Murray, a former world number one and winner of three Grand Slam titles, has mentioned his intentions to retire after this summer.
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« The latest from Andy is positive: he’s out of his walking boot and will avoid surgery, » said a spokesperson. « He’s recovering well and is keen to begin practicing soon. However, his return to competitive play is still undetermined. »
Murray, who will turn 37 in May, has expressed a desire to compete in another Olympic Games before ending his career.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist also hopes to make one last appearance at the French Open, starting on May 26.
Since his hip resurfacing surgery in 2019, which was crucial for extending his career, Murray has only competed once at the French Open, losing to Stan Wawrinka in the first round in 2020.
The Wimbledon Championships, where Murray has claimed two titles, will commence on July 1. The Olympics will be held in Paris, starting July 26.