Judy Murray expressed her profound “disappointment” following rumors that her son Andy Murray had been disqualified from the Wimbledon tournament this year due to an alleged leak.
Murray, 37, a two-time SW19 champion, was forced to quit due to injury during the opening set of his match against Jordan Thompson at Queen’s Club last week in the second round.
After his withdrawal, the seasoned Scot complained of numbness in his right leg. Further tests revealed that he needed surgery to remove a spinal cyst from his back.
The latest setback for Murray comes after the former world number one suggested that, after this summer’s Wimbledon, which starts on July 1, and the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which begin on July 26, he would probably call it a day on his brilliant 20-year career in tennis.
In an effort to extend his playing career, the three-time Grand Slam winner underwent extensive hip surgery in the early months of 2019. He has battled back and ankle issues throughout his career.
The ATP Tour seemed to announce that Murray had been ruled out of Wimbledon following surgery on Saturday in a brief statement on X that was then removed.
The statement said, “Sadly, Andy Murray is out of Wimbledon following surgery to remove a spinal cyst.”
“Andy, please get well. We will miss you there.”
The veteran Brit won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016
The ATP Tour quickly took down the aforementioned tweet from its social media platforms, although Murray’s team has since stated that he still has hope of competing at the championships next month.
According to Leon Smith, Murray’s Davis Cup captain, “he obviously went through a procedure yesterday and you have to wait and see now,” Smith said to the BBC last week.
“From what I understand, no decision has been made. Let’s hope for Andy’s best.”
When your private medical details are leaked to the media by someone you thought you could trust. So disappointing.
And – FYI – not ruled out yet. https://t.co/VWu4U01sRU— judy murray (@JudyMurray) June 24, 2024
Judy Murray, on the other hand, expressed her displeasure that a “trusted” member of their circle had allegedly leaked information to the media on X this afternoon while emphasizing that Andy Murray had not been disqualified from Wimbledon.
“When someone you believed you could trust leaks your personal medical information to the media.” Very disheartening. She replied, “And – FYI – not ruled out yet,” to a piece from The Telegraph.
Murray claimed that after withdrawing from Queen’s earlier this week, it was evident right away in his pre-game warm-up that his right leg “was not working properly.”
I felt a little uneasy during my pre-match warm-up, and as I climbed the stairs just before hitting the court, my right leg’s strength was not as it usually was. It wasn’t an ordinary emotion, he said to the press.
“The first two balls I hit in the warm-up felt so uncoordinated, especially with my right leg.” My coordination was lacking.
Then, indeed, something was wrong with my right leg’s functionality. Looking back, I wish I hadn’t gone on there since everyone felt really uncomfortable.
There is a part of you that wants to go out there and see if it gets better, maybe feel better with a little therapy or anything, but that wasn’t the case. There was nothing I could do.
Murray was included in the British Olympic team earlier this week, but it now seems unlikely that he will play in Paris later in the summer.
Despite dropping to 129 in the ATP rankings, the beloved British player was granted a spot by the International Tennis Federation following his gold medals in Rio 2016 and London 2012.
Speaking to Sky Sports in March, former Wimbledon favourite Tim Henman said Murray would be badly ‘missed’ whenever he decides to call time on his ‘absolutely incredible’ career.
Henman stated, “I’ve always said that he should play for as long as he wants. There’s been a lot of talk about his retirement.”
There have been hints that he plans to retire sometime in the summer, and when we all take a moment to consider what he has accomplished, it truly is amazing.
He will be very satisfied with his accomplishment of winning three Slams, two Olympic gold medals, the Davis Cup, and the top spot in the world rankings. “I think you do have to take into account the era that he’s been competing against Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, who are three of the greatest players in the history of our sport,” said the athlete.
“I’m sure we’ll miss him when he’s gone, so we should enjoy watching him while he enjoys these last few months.”