It is with regret that we must announce Andy Murray’s withdrawal from this year’s Wimbledon competition due to an unfortunate back injury sustained during his match against Jordan Thompson at Queen’s. The injury has necessitated surgery for a spinal cyst, which will require a six-week recovery period, rendering him unable to participate in Wimbledon, commencing on July 1.
The 37-year-old British tennis icon sustained the back injury on June 19 during his match at Queen’s, leaving him in a distressing state as he struggled to move during the game against Jordan Thompson. Despite taking a medical time-out, Thompson eventually retired from the match with a score of 4-1 in the first set, emotionally bidding farewell to the Queen’s crowd.
Murray shared about his injury, “When I walked up the stairs before going out, and in the pre-match warm-up, my back was uncomfortable. It was an awkward atmosphere because everyone could see there was a problem and I didn’t know if I should play or stop. It’s disappointing. In hindsight, I wish I hadn’t gone on the court.”
The injury has also cast doubts on Murray’s participation in the forthcoming Olympics, as he had hoped to bid farewell at Wimbledon and compete in his final tournament there.
For spectators eager to witness the live action of Wimbledon 2024, all matches will be available to watch live on BBC channels in the UK. Online viewers can also utilize the BBC Red Button, visit the BBC Sport website, or utilize the BBC iPlayer app to ensure they do not miss out on the exciting moments of the tournament.
As for the schedule, the following is the expected schedule for Wimbledon 2024:
– Monday July 1 – Tuesday July 2: Men’s and Women’s Singles First Round
– Wednesday July 3 – Thursday July 4: Men’s and Women’s Singles Second Round
– Friday July 5 – Saturday July 6: Men’s and Women’s Singles Third Round
– Sunday July 7 – Monday July 8: Men’s and Women’s Singles Fourth Round
– Tuesday July 9 – Wednesday July 10: Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarter-Finals
– Thursday July 11: Women’s Singles Semi-Finals
– Friday July 12: Men’s Singles Semi-Finals
– Saturday July 13: Women’s Singles Final
– Sunday July 14: Men’s Singles Final
Despite Andy Murray’s absence, Wimbledon 2024 promises to be an exciting event, showcasing top-tier tennis talents from around the world as they compete for glory on the prestigious grass courts.