Shortly before Wimbledon

Back surgery! Worry about Andy Murray

Just over a week before Wimbledon, Andy Murray's back problems have required surgery!

The management of the former tennis world number 1 confirmed the operation on Saturday, without giving any details. On Wednesday, the 37-year-old Scot Murray retired after just a few games against Australian Jordan Thompson in his second round match at the grass court tournament at London's Queen's Club.

Briton has been playing with an artificial hip for years
A day earlier, Murray had played his 1000th singles match on the ATP Tour and celebrated his 739th victory. Murray has been plagued by a whole series of injuries for a long time.

The Briton, who has been playing with an artificial hip for years, has announced that he will most likely end his career this year. However, the two-time singles gold medal winner still wants to compete at the Olympics in Paris. He won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016. The Grand Slam tournament begins on July 1.

Will Thiem now get a wild card?
However, if the back problem is a long-term one, Murray's planned Olympic trip may be in doubt. This in turn would benefit Dominic Thiem, who would still be a candidate for one of the "special wildcards" for former Grand Slam winners.