Andy Murray to have back surgery as injury threatens Wimbledon and Olympic hopes

The Scot struggled from the start of his second-round match against Jordan Thompson on Wednesday and pulled out after only five games.
INJURY: Andy Murray waves goodbye to the crowd at Queen’s Club. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA

INJURY: Andy Murray waves goodbye to the crowd at Queen’s Club. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA

Andy Murray will undergo surgery on his back on Saturday after suffering an injury at Queen’s Club.

The 37-year-old is hoping to make a farewell appearance at Wimbledon, and that has not yet been ruled out despite Murray going under the knife just over a week before the tournament.

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