Andy Murray Prioritizes Doubles for Paris Games Before Retirement

Andy Murray, a twice Olympic gold medallist, announced he won't compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games, prioritizing doubles before retiring. Despite recovering from spinal cyst surgery, Murray chose to focus on doubles, partnering with Dan Evans for his final tournament.

Twice Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray announced he will not compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games, deciding to prioritize the doubles event in his final tournament before retiring.

Murray had skipped singles in his final Wimbledon appearance this month after spinal cyst surgery but had intended to participate in singles and doubles. However, the 37-year-old Briton chose to focus solely on doubles with Dan Evans before the draw.

'I'm happy to compete one more time for my country. Unfortunately, I trained for both singles and doubles, but at my age, I ran out of time,' Murray said at Roland Garros. 'I'm pleased to pair up with Dan, and we hope for a strong performance.'

Murray, winner of singles gold at London 2012 and Rio 2016, and a mixed doubles silver from London 2012, confirmed his retirement post-Paris Games, which run from July 27-Aug. 4. He cited his career revival post-hip surgery in 2019 and said it was the right time to end his career.

Murray and Evans face Japan's Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori in doubles' first round.