Andy Murray gives update after injury scare casts doubt over final Wimbledon

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Andy Murray has declared that he is unsure if he will compete in his last appearance at Wimbledon, after being compelled to withdraw from his Queen's match on Wednesday.

The athlete who is 37 years old quit his second match during the second round of Queen's against Jordan Thompson. The reason for his withdrawal was a back injury and discomfort in his right leg.

During his press conference at Queen's, Murray announced that he will undergo a scan today. He mentioned that he has been experiencing trouble with his back for a considerable amount of time and also admitted to having issues with his right leg while on the court. His coordination was quite poor, hence the need for the scan.

When asked if he will participate in Wimbledon, he responded by stating that he is uncertain. This is because he neglected to treat his back properly after the French Open tournament a few weeks ago. As a tennis player, it is common to have deteriorating joints in the back, and while this has mainly affected the left side of his back throughout his career, he has now started to experience problems on the right-hand side.

I might be able to take care of the issue on my right side before the due date. I'm going to have a scan tomorrow to check again and figure out what to do. I'm uncertain about the exact problem, but the pain in my back today and yesterday is unprecedented for me. I'm unaware of any impending treatment or outcome.

Murray was all set to take part in an exhibition event at Hurlingham in the coming week, ahead of Wimbledon. This tournament could potentially be his last before retiring. Murray, who was once the top-ranked player in the world, has been frequently troubled by problems related to his fitness ever since he suffered an injury to his back in the year 2017.

He said he has been facing difficulties with his back for some time now. He experienced pain in his right leg and a loss of motor control and coordination. This resulted in an inability to move.

I've been having issues with my back for quite some time now. It was achy leading up to the competition, and it continued to be painful during my match yesterday and throughout today. Despite the discomfort, I was able to handle it. Playing was not exactly comfortable, but I was able to handle it.

Before my match started, I felt quite uneasy while getting ready. As I made my way up the stairs to the court, I noticed that my right leg didn't feel as strong as it normally does. I felt a sensation that was out of the ordinary. When I hit the first couple of balls during warm-up, I could tell that my right leg was not moving cohesively. It just wasn't functioning as it should.

To be honest, I regret going on the court. I didn't realize my mistake until I was already on my way to the court. Looking back, I really wish I hadn't gone there. It was an uncomfortable situation for everyone involved and unfortunately, there's nothing I can do to change that now.

Murray, who is considered the best tennis player from Britain during the Open Era, recently announced that he will be retiring from professional tennis after 20 years. He mentioned that he plans to retire after Wimbledon or the Paris Olympics, and was scheduled to team up with his older brother Jamie to play doubles at the All England Club. This would have been the first time the brothers competed together in a grand slam tournament.

On Tuesday, Murray secured his first tour-level triumph in almost three months, defeating Alexei Popyrin in three sets after one hour and 51 minutes. After the match, he didn't display any symptoms of pain or discomfort.

However, things were different after 24 hours and Murray's agony was evident right from the beginning, as he didn't even try to get into position for a simple backhand after Thompson's return.

Murray managed to keep his serve in the third game, but his agility was not up to par as he struggled to reach drop-shots in his typical speedy fashion. He also seemed unsteady when moving laterally. Predictably, he retired from the match with Thompson ahead 4-1 in the first set.