Andy Murray pulls out of French Open—reports


Andy Murray

FILE PHOTO: Tennis – Italian Open – Foro Italico, Rome, Italy – Could 10, 2023 Britain’s Andy Murray seems to be dejected after his spherical of 128 match in opposition to Italy’s Fabio Fognini REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Former world primary Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open, British media reported on Sunday.

The 36-year-old, who has made only one look at Roland Garros since reaching the semifinals in 2017, final month mentioned he needed one other probability to play on the clay court docket Grand Slam whereas he’s nonetheless match and wholesome.

Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray gained the second-tier Aix-en-Provence Challenger Tour crown earlier this month, however suffered early exits in Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome and Bordeaux.

The Scot has opted to skip tournaments throughout the claycourt season prior to now to concentrate on the grasscourt swing heading into Wimbledon.

Reuters has contacted the French Tennis Federation (FFT) for remark.

The French Open runs from Could 28 to June 11. Holder Rafa Nadal, who has gained the French Open a file 14 occasions, additionally pulled out of the event after failing to regain full health from a hip damage.

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