After discussions with doctors over his quad strain, Murray was advised to compete in only one event and he chose doubles. It is the selfless option considering a decision to focus on singles would have ended Salisbury’s tournament, but doubles is also likely to be Murray’s best chance at winning a medal in Tokyo this year.
“I am really disappointed at having to withdraw but the medical staff have advised me against playing in both events, so I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the singles and focus on playing doubles with Joe,” said Murray in a statement.
JO: Andy Murray renonce au simple pour se concentrer sur le double
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Coming into the start of day two of the Games there were hopes that not only would Great Britain pick up a first medal but also that markers would be laid in several gold medal bids.Â
Ultimately, in what was a disappointing morning for Team GB, only one of those hopes materialised and the side remains in search of success.Â
Osaka glad to be back
Naomi Osaka said she felt refreshed and happy again after returning to post-match press duties following a break from Grand Slam tennis due to her mental health. The 23-year-old, who lit the Olympic flame on Friday, has spoken about her struggles with depression and opted not to speak to the media at May s French Open.
Olympics tennis: Defending champion Andy Murray withdraws from singles
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Tokyo, July 25 : Defending champion Andy Murray of Great Britain withdrew from the singles draw at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday citing a right quad injury. The 34-year-old plans to continue in the doubles draw with Joe Salisbury.
The former world No. 1 was scheduled to play Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in the opening round. I am really disappointed at having to withdraw, but the medical staff have advised me against playing in both events, so I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the singles and focus on playing doubles, Murray said according to olympics.com.