Andy Murray’s injury comeback date revealed as tennis legend’s farewell dream back ON
THERE were initial fears Andy Murray’s career could be OVER after the injury he sustained at the Miami Open.
But the Scots tennis icon’s return has now been confirmed – and it isn’t far away at all.
Murray, 36, severely damaged his ankle ligaments during a clash with Tomas Machac in Miami back in March.
And the setback immediately caused concern over whether or not he’d be able to have a dream Wimbledon farewell this summer ahead of his anticipated retirement from the game.
But last month, a positive update emerged revealing Murray would NOT need surgery on his ankle.
Now, his return date has been revealed.
Murray will play in the Geneva Open in Switzerland, a tournament that begins in just ten days time.
He’s been given a wild card entry for the ATP tournament that gets under way on May 18.
It could also indicate that he’ll play in the French Open which gets started the following week.
Several injury issues have meant Murray hasn’t played at Roland Garros since 2020.
Even after it was confirmed that surgery wouldn’t be needed, it was thought a French Open appearance might’ve come too soon.
Had surgery been required on his ankle, it’d likely have seen Murray ruled out of competing at Wimbledon in July.
It would have ruined his ambition of making a 16th and final appearance at the championships he’s won twice before.
Gold medallist Murray will also be hoping to secure a spot on Team GB for this summer’s Olympics before he calls it a day.
The last few years of Murray’s career have been ravaged by injury, particularly with consistent hip issues.
After bowing out of the Miami Open, emotional Murray paid tribute to one of his favourite events and dropped a hint about exactly when he would look to retire.
He said: “I wasn’t thinking about all the matches I played. Just more that that’s the last match that I am going play here which is sad because I love it here.
“I’ve spent so much of my tennis career here and I would have liked it to have gone on a little bit longer.
“This tournament particularly for me is an important one so it was a bit more emotional leaving the court today than it might be at some of the other events.
“I am looking forward to the end now, give my best the next few months and get to be at home with my family.”
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