Andy Murray’s Declaration: There is rarely a perfect way to finish a professional tennis career
There is rarely a perfect way to finish a professional tennis career – and Andy Murray is fully aware of that. But it feels especially cruel that Murray – a British icon who ended the nation’s 77-year wait for a home men’s singles champion in 2013 – has seen his hopes of a Wimbledon farewell hindered by injury.
Since suggesting in March he would not play much past this summer, the 37-year-old Scot has been riddled by fitness problems.
The latest is a back problem that required surgery on a spinal cyst, leaving two-time champion Murray doubtful of playing singles one final time.
If not fit to play in the first round on Tuesday, he still might be ready for a touching swansong with older brother Jamie in the men’s doubles later in the week.
“I’m just trying to do what I can, trying to keep progressing each day,” said Murray, who has been drawn against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic.
