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Former world number one Andy Murray is facing an indefinite hiatus from professional tennis after suffering a ruptured ankle ligament during his Miami Open third-round defeat earlier in March.
The 36-year-old British tennis star sustained the injury in a hard-fought match against Machac, where he battled through to complete the match despite the pain, ultimately losing 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (7-5). Murray later revealed the extent of his injury, disclosing a full rupture of his anterior talofibular ligament and a near full-thickness rupture of his calcaneofibular ligament.
Following a consultation with medical experts, Murray’s spokesperson announced that the tennis veteran will miss upcoming tournaments, including April’s clay-court Monte Carlo Masters and BMW Open in Munich. There remains uncertainty surrounding Murray’s return timeline, as he continues to explore options with his medical team.
The setback comes at a pivotal moment for Murray, who had previously expressed his intention to compete in another Olympic Games before retiring from professional tennis. The two-time Olympic champion also harbored hopes of making a final appearance at the French Open, slated to begin on May 26.
With Wimbledon, where Murray has claimed two championship titles, commencing on July 1, and the Olympics set to take place in Paris from July 26, Murray faces a race against time to recover and regain fitness for potential participation in these prestigious events.
Despite currently ranking 59th in the ATP rankings, Murray’s future Olympic prospects remain uncertain. Direct entry into the men’s singles competition will be granted to the top 56 players in the ATP rankings on June 10. However, Murray could secure a spot through alternative avenues, including special considerations for former Olympic and Grand Slam champions.