- Andy Murray has confirmed an end to his singles career
- The decision comes after a persistent back injury
- The physical toll of singles competition proved too much.
Andy Murray has confirmed his withdrawal from the singles competition at the Paris Olympics, bringing an end to his singles career.
However, the three-time Grand Slam champion will team up with Dan Evans for one final Olympic hurrah in the doubles event.
The decision comes after a persistent back injury forced Murray to retire from his second-round match at Queen’s Club in June.
Despite recovering enough to compete in the doubles at Wimbledon, the physical toll of singles competition proved too much.
Murray, who has enjoyed immense success at the Olympics, expressed his disappointment at missing the singles event but remains optimistic about his doubles campaign.
The British pair will face Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori of Japan in the first round.
The draw for the men’s singles has thrown up the tantalizing prospect of a potential showdown between long-time rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
