Andy Murray set to make return from injury this month at Geneva Open – live Sky Sports Tennis – indicating that he plans to play at Roland Garros the following week.
The 36-year-old, who is expected to retire at some point this season, has been out since late March after injuring his ankle ligaments during a third-round match. against Tomas Machac at the Miami Open.
After the match, Murray said he would sidelined for “an extended period” after confirming that he had suffered a complete rupture of his ATFL (anterior talofibular ligament) and a near complete rupture of his CFL (calcaneofibular ligament).
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Highlights as Murray lost to Tomas Machac at Miami Open
“I will see an ankle specialist when I get home to determine the next steps,” he said. “It goes without saying that this is a difficult situation to accept and I will be out for an extended period of time. But I will return with one hip and no ligaments in my ankle when the time comes.”
Murray opted not to have surgery, but there were fears the former world number 1 would not be able to have his swan song at Wimbledon.
However, it was announced on Wednesday that Murray had received a wild card for the ATP clay court tournament in Geneva which begins on May 18. live on Sky Sports Tennis – indicating that he plans to play at Roland Garros the following week.
The Scot has not played at the French Open since 2020, which was his only appearance since his hip problems began three years earlier.
While Wimbledon seems like the most logical place for Murray to end his glittering career, he is tempted by another Olympic medal challenge on the clay of Paris this summer. He is the only tennis player to have won two consecutive gold medals in singles, in London and Rio.
The Paris Olympic Games are also scheduled to begin on July 24, with direct entry into the top 56 rankings on June 10.
The Scot, who plays with a metal hip, confirmed he will retire this summer, saying: “I probably won’t play beyond this summer.
“I get asked about this after every match I play, every tournament I play. I’m sick of this question, to be honest.
“I won’t talk any more about that until it’s time for me to stop. But yeah, I don’t plan on playing much later this summer.”
Murray on clay
Murray can’t wait to play at Roland Garros
Murray has given a firm indication he will play on clay, although there are fears it will put too much pressure on his metal hip.
Of his 46 career singles titles, only three have been won on clay. Two of them, however, have been Masters, with victories in Madrid (2015) and Rome (2016).
He was also a finalist at the French Open but lost in 2016 to Djokovic.
Then there is the possibility of returning to the grass at Surbiton from June 2-9 as he begins his preparations for Wimbledon in July.
Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics
Murray is a two-time Wimbledon champion
Murray will return to the home of arguably his greatest memories in sport when he steps out onto the hallowed grounds of the All England Club for what will be the final time.
He will arrive on Center Court in what will inevitably be an emotional moment for the 2013 and 2016 champion.
The Briton will then be tempted by another chance at the Paris Olympics, which could be his last appearance as a professional player.
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