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BreakingWounded Andy Murray pulls out of Wimbledon saying he’s not ready for five-set tennis

Murray only just returned to action after 11 months on the sidelines due to a hip injury that needed surgery

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Former champion Andy Murray will not be competing at Wimbledon this year. Photo: AP
Agence France-Presse
Andy Murray has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament after the two-time champion decided he wasn’t fit enough to compete at the All England Club.
Murray has only just returned to action after 11 months on the sidelines due to a hip injury that needed surgery in January.
Andy Murray says he has made progress but still isn’t ready to return. Photo: EPA
Andy Murray says he has made progress but still isn’t ready to return. Photo: EPA

“It’s with regret I’m withdrawing from Wimbledon,” Murray said in a statement on Sunday.

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“I’ve made significant progress in practice and matches over the last 10 days but, after lengthy discussions with my team and with a heavy heart, we’ve decided that playing best-of-five-set matches might be a bit too soon in the recovery process.”

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