Andy Murray pulls out of third-place match at Battle of the Brits
Tennis | June 28, 2020 19:08 ISTFormer world No 1 Murray returned to action after a seven-month injury layoff at the charity event organised by his brother Jamie this week.
Former world No 1 Murray returned to action after a seven-month injury layoff at the charity event organised by his brother Jamie this week.
Murray himself returned to the tennis court on Tuesday, in an exhibition tournament in London with strict social distancing protocols in place.
The US Open has been scheduled from August 31 to September 12 in New York, and French Open will be held from September 27 to October 11 in Paris.
Murray's keen interest to participate in US Open was revealed by fellow ATP player Feliciano Lopez, with whom he had won the doubles title last summer at the Queen's.
It is hoped the event will raise at least 100,000 pounds for the NHS charities.
Murray is making the most of the extended lockdown of tennis to return from his injury.
Rafael Nadal went live on Instagram with Roger Federer and Andy Murray and the duo trolled the Spain tennis star for his struggles with technology.
Murray had said before the 2019 Australian Open that he could be retiring after the tournament after his struggles with injury.
David Goffin, John Isner, Karen Khachanov, Eugenie Bouchard, Kristina Mladenovic and Kiki Bertens will also participate from their homes in the April 27-30 online competition that is expected to be broadcast live on TV and social media channels.
Murray's elder brother, former doubles World No. 1 Jamie Murray, also couldn't pass up the opportunity and took the challenge.
The three-time major champion and former No. 1 hasn't played a match since the Davis Cup Finals in November. He said last month he might need yet another surgery related to the hip problems that already have led to two procedures.
Britain No. 1 Dan Evans outclassed Radu Albot 6-2, 6-2 to clinch the fifth-day match after Cameron Norrie beat Alexander Cozbinov by the same score on Tuesday.
Tennis Australia issued a statement Sunday saying Murray had withdrawn from the season-opening major at Melbourne Park and from the ATP Cup.
The International Tennis Federation also announced its year-end awards Thursday, with year-end No. 1s Nadal and Ash Barty named ITF World Champions.
Andy Murray defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Wednesday after trailing 4-1 in the third set and 4-1 in the decisive tiebreaker.
Murray defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Wednesday after trailing 4-1 in the third set and 4-1 in the decisive tiebreaker.
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