After injuring his ankle during the Miami Open, Andy Murray has confirmed that he will be out of action for an extended period. The 36-year-old received treatment following the injury in the third set of his 5-7 7-5 7-6 (7-5) defeat to Tomas Machac on Sunday and will see a specialist to determine his next steps. Murray confirmed that he suffered a ruptured ligament in his ankle.
Murray, a three-time major winner, said that this was a tough injury to take, but he remains determined to return to the sport. “I’ll be back with one hip and no ankle ligaments when the time is right,” he said. Earlier this year, Murray stated that he’s not planning to play much past this summer but hopes to compete at another Olympic Games before retiring. He has expressed his desire to play in Wimbledon, where he is a two-time champion.
Direct entry into the Olympics men’s singles is given to the top 56 of the ATP rankings on 10 June. Murray’s current rankings are at 59th place. However, he may still qualify for the event even if placed outside the rankings. Being a former Olympic champion and Grand Slam winner also offers him a spot in the game. Wimbledon will begin on 1 July, while the Olympics are scheduled to start on 24 July.
This injury is the latest setback to Murray’s career. He has undergone hip surgery twice in recent years and, despite making a remarkable comeback, continues to be plagued by injuries. It remains unclear how long it could take for him to recover; however, his fans remain hopeful and will no doubt be willing him to return soon
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