Former Wimbledon, U.S. Open, and Olympic champion Andy Murray is set to represent Britain at the Paris Games, the British Olympic Association announced on Sunday. The 37-year-old Scotsman, who clinched gold at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games, remains the only player to win back-to-back Olympic singles titles. This tournament could be Murray’s last, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
Joining Murray will be Olympic debutants Jack Draper, Cameron Norrie, and Dan Evans. Notably absent from the lineup is former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu. The BBC reported that Raducanu, who is recovering from surgeries on her wrists and ankle, declined a wild card invitation due to her insufficient ranking for automatic qualification.
Current British number one Katie Boulter will make her Olympic debut in the women’s singles event. Additionally, Tokyo Games participants Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury will compete in the men’s doubles.
“The calibre of the team gets stronger with every Games, and it is great to see a mix of returning and first-time Olympians,” said Team GB Chef de Mission Mark England. “Andy Murray was our flag bearer in Rio, and he continues to lead by example through his commitment to the Olympic Games and Team GB in what will be his fifth Olympics.”
The Olympic tennis tournament is scheduled to take place from July 27 to August 4 at Roland Garros in Paris.
