Andy Murray injured at Queen’s to cast doubts on Wimbledon swansong

Andy Murray's career took a drastic turn during the last stretch. He had to quit after his second-round match at Queen's Club due to a back injury while trailing Jordan Thompson 4-1. His injury raises concerns about whether he will be fit to compete at Wimbledon, which may be his final tournament.

After pulling out of the game, Murray stated that he is unsure about his chances of participating further. He will have to undergo examinations to figure out the severity of his injury and to explore all available treatment options before the Championships commence on 1 July. "I will have scans taken tomorrow to reevaluate the condition and determine the next course of action," he expressed.

Murray, who has won the Queen's Club tournament five times before, began his latest run with a win over Alexei Popyrin on Tuesday. This marked a significant milestone for the tennis star, as it was his first ATP win since he hurt his ankle ligaments during a third-round match at the Miami Open back in March. Although Murray appeared to be experiencing some discomfort in his back during the second set, he managed to regroup and play exceptionally well in the third set. This is a positive sign for Murray and suggests that he is making genuine progress in his recovery.

When Murray started his first serve on Wednesday, it was obvious that something was really not right. Instead of jumping back and preparing for the next ball, he stood still and the audience was shocked when Thompson's slow return went past him and scored a point.

It quickly became apparent that Murray was completely immobile and, as the concerned spectators observed in hush, it appeared certain that he would withdraw from the competition.

Murray has had numerous back injuries throughout his career, including a surgical procedure in 2013. He has struggled during many clay seasons due to this ailment. Following his early exit from the French Open in May, Murray announced he would seek treatment for the discomfort in his back. He mentioned going through this same routine before clay seasons for the past ten years. Murray claimed he was coping well with the pain until just before his match, when it became acute. Murray reported never experiencing the searing pain he felt down his right leg and back on this occasion.

Murray stated that he felt uneasy during his pre-game warm-up and noticed a lack of strength in his right leg just before going onto the court. He described the sensation as unusual and mentioned that his right leg was uncoordinated during the first two balls he hit. Ultimately, his right leg was not functioning properly.

Murray was understandably very upset by what had happened to him. He quickly gathered his belongings and got ready to leave the main court at Queen's Club. The audience, who were all there to witness the amazing British tennis player of the Open era, gave Murray one final round of applause while standing up.

Murray may not be able to participate in Wimbledon because the treatment he received during the French Open did not focus on his right back side. His chances of playing will depend on the outcome of his upcoming medical exams and any necessary treatment for his injury.

Murray shared that he did not receive any specific treatment for the right side of his back after the French Open. He explained that as a tennis player, it's common to have wear and tear on joints and the back. Throughout his career, he has mainly experienced issues on the left side, so there hasn't been a need to address the right side. However, he's open to exploring potential solutions for any discomfort he may feel on that side in the future.

Murray has said many times that he probably won't participate in any more tournaments after this summer. It's possible that he'll retire during either Wimbledon or the Paris Olympics. Recently, it was revealed that he'll be part of the United Kingdom's Olympic squad, though it's unclear if he'll be able to play doubles with Dan Evans since Evans had to withdraw from the Queen's tournament due to a knee injury.

Murray's physical condition has been quite strong since the start of this year, but it has been a challenging one for him. In the month of March, he got hurt with his ankle ligaments being torn. This happened just when he started to show his skills again after a difficult start to the season. After discussing his pains on the tennis court, Murray tried to point out that these two injuries were distinct from each other. Though the ankle injury was unlucky, this was another indicator of the limitations of his body after competing for a long period of time.

Murray expressed that he attempted to overcome the obstacle and discover means to participate and perform at the advanced level. Nevertheless, tennis is incredibly challenging.

As you get older, your body undergoes a lot of stress and strain. This is clearly evident in players like Rafa. Unfortunately, Novak has recently been injured as well. Towards the end of his career, Roger experienced some challenges which may have contributed to the way it ended. Playing many matches can be quite grueling. However, it takes a lot of hard work to be able to compete at the highest level. Therefore, it is no easy feat.