Andy Murray withdraws from singles to focus on doubles at Paris Olympics

The two-time gold medallist is still not fully recovered from the back surgery he had last month and believes the men’s doubles, where he is playing with Dan Evans, offers his best chance of another medal.
Andy Murray withdraws from singles to focus on doubles at Paris Olympics

Andy Murray will only play doubles in Paris. Pic: Owen Humphreys, PA

Andy Murray has officially withdrawn from the singles event at the Paris Olympics.

The two-time gold medallist is still not fully recovered from the back surgery he had last month and believes the men’s doubles, where he is playing with Dan Evans, offers his best chance of another medal.

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