Andy Murray retired from his second-round match at Queen’s Club on Wednesday due to a back injury, casting uncertainty over what is expected to be his final Wimbledon appearance.
Trailing Jordan Thompson 4-1, the 37-year-old Murray stopped playing and announced plans to undergo scans on Thursday. The two-time Wimbledon champion, who has indicated his intention to retire later this year, expressed uncertainty about his readiness for Wimbledon, which starts on July 1.
Murray, a five-time Queen’s Club title winner, revealed that he had been experiencing issues with his right leg even before taking to the court. During the warmup and match, he showed visible signs of pain. After three games, he received treatment on his surgically repaired right hip, right knee, and lower back.
Earlier in the day, Sebastian Korda secured a spot in the quarterfinals by defeating former Queen’s Club champion Grigor Dimitrov. Korda, who reached the final on grass in ‘s-Hertogenbosch last week, won the match 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, marking his seventh victory over a Top 10 opponent. He will face Rinky Hijikata next, who defeated Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 (0), 7-6 (7).
Murray’s latest injury adds to the uncertainty surrounding his participation in Wimbledon, where he hopes to make a significant final appearance.
