June 9th 2024.
Andy Murray, the two-time Wimbledon champion, is making headlines once again as he prepares for what could potentially be his last appearance at the prestigious championships. This time, he will not be competing in the singles competition, but instead will be teaming up with his brother Jamie Murray to play in the doubles event.
While the Murray brothers have played together on the ATP tour in recent years, this will be their first time teaming up at a Grand Slam event. It is a moment that many fans have been eagerly anticipating, and the decision was only made in the past few days, according to sources. The duo is hoping to be scheduled on the iconic Centre Court at SW19 next month, adding even more excitement to their partnership.
Andy Murray, who has been recovering from a nasty ankle injury he sustained at the Miami Open in March, faced another setback earlier this month at the French Open doubles event. However, this has not deterred him from pursuing his passion for the sport. At the age of 37, he has openly discussed the possibility of retirement and has stated that he does not plan on playing much beyond the summer.
With Andy currently ranked at No.97 in singles and Jamie at No.24 in doubles, they are not expected to need a wild card entry to compete at Wimbledon. This comes after Jamie's regular doubles partner, Michael Venus, opted to team up with another British player, Neal Skupski, on the grass courts.
In an interview earlier this month, Jamie expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing alongside his younger brother at Wimbledon. He acknowledged that it was something they had always wanted to do and now felt like the perfect opportunity to make it happen. However, he also acknowledged that the decision was not an easy one for Andy, who is still figuring out his plans for the singles competition and his physical condition.
Despite their exit from the French Open doubles, Andy and his partner Dan Evans had hoped to have a good run in Paris in preparation for the Olympics this summer. However, they were unable to make it past the first round and Andy has since withdrawn from defending his title at the Surbiton Trophy. He cited struggles with his back and the need for rest and preparation for the upcoming grass court season.
This summer's Wimbledon could potentially be Andy's last at SW19, but he remains focused on his goal of winning a third Olympic gold medal for Great Britain. He and Dan had hoped to put their names in the running for a spot on the Olympic team, but with their early exit at the French Open, it remains uncertain. However, Andy has no regrets about his decision to compete and is looking forward to the grass court season ahead.
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