Andy Murray’s participation in the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters and Munich Open has been ruled out as he continues his recovery from a severe ankle injury sustained during the Miami Open. The announcement came from Murray’s team on Friday, revealing that the 36-year-old British tennis star would be sidelined for an unspecified period.
Murray suffered the injury during the deciding set of his match against Czech player Tomas Machac in southern Florida last Sunday. Despite putting up a fierce battle, Murray ultimately succumbed to a 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(5) defeat, exacerbated by ruptured ligaments in his ankle. In light of this setback, Murray’s team, in consultation with medical experts, made the decision for him to forego participation in both the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters and BMW Open Munich.
The statement issued by Murray’s team expressed uncertainty regarding the timeline for his return to action, as he continues to explore various options with his medical team. Murray himself expressed disappointment at the news, reiterating his eagerness to return to the court at the earliest opportunity.
Despite his recent injury woes, Murray has showcased remarkable resilience throughout his career, particularly following hip resurfacing surgery in 2019. The former world number one and three-time Grand Slam champion had previously hinted at not prolonging his career beyond the upcoming summer but expressed aspirations of competing at another Olympics. Additionally, Murray had expressed hopes of participating in the French Open, scheduled to commence at Roland Garros on May 26.
With Wimbledon, a tournament where Murray has achieved glory twice, set to begin on July 1, and the Paris Games scheduled for later in the month, Murray’s absence from the Monte Carlo Masters (April 7-14) and Munich Open (April 15-21) underscores the challenges he faces in his quest to return to top form. However, the priority at this juncture is Murray’s rehabilitation and eventual return to competitive tennis, ensuring his long-term health and well-being remain paramount.
