Andy Murray, a 37-year-old tennis player, was unfortunately forced to withdraw from his match against Jordan Thompson at the Queen’s Club Championship due to a back injury. Murray appeared uncomfortable as he walked onto the court, and he required treatment on his lower back just moments into the round-of-16 match. Despite trying to continue playing, Murray ultimately had to retire with Thompson leading 4-1.
Murray expressed his disappointment at not getting the right side of his back treated after the French Open. He noted that most tennis players have degenerative joints in their backs, but his issues have mostly been left-sided throughout his career. Despite this setback, Murray remains hopeful that with rest and treatment, he will be able to compete at Wimbledon. Additionally, he has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Olympics in Paris this summer. Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, had previously contemplated retirement in 2019 due to a hip injury.
Looking ahead, Murray is optimistic that there may be solutions for his right-sided back issues before Wimbledon. He plans to undergo a scan to determine the best course of action. Despite his recent injury, Murray did celebrate his 1,000th tour-level singles match with a victory over Alexei Popyrin in the first round. However, he admitted to feeling discomfort during that match, which only worsened in the subsequent match against Thompson. Murray acknowledged that he should not have taken the court given the level of pain he was experiencing.
In the men’s doubles event, British pair Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie were eliminated in the round of 16 in straight sets by Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Santiago Gonzalez. Meanwhile, at the Birmingham Classic, Heather Watson and Greet Minnen advanced to the quarterfinals of the women’s doubles competition with a convincing victory over Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski. Watson and Minnen are set to face Miyu Kato and Zhang Shuai in the upcoming quarterfinal match on Thursday. These matches showcased the competitive nature of both the Queen’s Club Championship and the Birmingham Classic, with athletes giving their all on the court despite the challenges they may face.
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