Andy Murray will miss the Monte Carlo Masters and Munich Open subsequent month as he recovers from a extreme ankle harm sustained throughout his exit from the Miami Open, his crew introduced on Friday.
The 36-year-old rolled his ankle within the deciding set of his 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (5) defeat by Tomas Machac in southern Florida final Sunday and had stated that he could be out for an “prolonged interval” with ruptured ligaments.
“Following session along with his crew and medical specialists, Andy Murray has taken the choice to overlook the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters and BMW Open Munich,” an announcement from his crew learn.
“At this stage, it’s nonetheless not clear how lengthy Andy can be out of motion, and he’s persevering with to overview choices along with his medical crew.
“Clearly that is disappointing information for Andy and he has reiterated his want to get again on courtroom as quickly as attainable.”
Former world No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion Murray, who returned after hip resurfacing surgical procedure in 2019, had beforehand stated he didn’t plan to “play a lot previous this summer time” however hoped to compete at one other Olympics.
He had additionally stated he hoped to play on the French Open, which begins at Roland Garros on Might 26.
Wimbledon, the place Murray has twice been champion, will start on July 1 and the Paris Video games get underway later that month.
The Monte Carlo Masters can be held April 7-14, and the Munich Open April 15-21.