Andy Murray: Three-time Grand Slam champion retires injured at Queen's against Jordan Thompson

On Wednesday, at The Queen's Club, Andy Murray had to withdraw from his second-round game against Jordan Thompson.

Murray was not doing well in the first set, as he was behind 4-1. As a result, he had to withdraw from the match after receiving medical attention on his lower back and hips during the third game. Doctors later on verified that there was indeed a problem with Murray's back.

As he approaches the end of his career, the 37-year-old is eagerly anticipating his participation in Wimbledon, set to commence on July 1. It is widely assumed that this will be his final appearance at such a prestigious Grand Slam event.

Thompson expressed that going against an excellent champion like Andy is not an ideal situation to be in. Andy has been performing exceptionally well in this tournament and his fondness for the grass is evident.

"I was excited to perform in front of the audience, but unfortunately, the conclusion was unsatisfactory."

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Murray carefully stepped onto the court and it soon became evident that his movements were not right as he dropped the first two games.

He managed to successfully keep his serve, but unfortunately lost two more games before making the choice to retire. As he bid farewell to the audience, they gave him a thunderous round of applause and he waved back in appreciation.

Murray recently came back to playing after being sidelined for two months because of an ankle ligament injury he sustained in March. He is confirmed to participate in the singles and will team up with his brother Jamie Murray for the men's doubles event at Wimbledon.

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The upcoming Olympic Games in Paris will feature Murray as part of the Great Britain team. The International Tennis Federation granted him a spot on the team because he had previously won gold in the singles event at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics.

The start of the Olympic tennis games will happen on July 27, and Murray has been selected to participate in both the individual singles match and the men's doubles match alongside Dan Evans.

He has announced that he plans to retire once summer is over.

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Murray has suffered a huge setback. Despite facing numerous injuries, he managed to make an incredible comeback last year and earned a spot in the top 40 of world rankings. This was especially remarkable considering he had undergone significant hip surgery in 2019, something no other singles player had ever successfully recovered from.

Murray is determined to participate in Wimbledon, even if he is not completely healthy. However, it's less than ideal that he will likely have to play in less than optimal conditions for what may be his final time competing at the All-England Club.

Wimbledon is just around the corner and Murray will most likely take advantage of this time to rest before the tournament starts in July. It's possible that this time, Murray's body might not be able to handle the pressure. Will he be able to make one final comeback and recover?

A second British athlete has faced an injury problem while playing at Queen's within two days. Dan Evans slipped and got his knee injured."

Evans expressed his concern about missing out on Wimbledon or the Olympics, and two British players are currently competing to recover from their injuries. However, it is difficult to remain optimistic about their chances.

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