Andy Murray has been having a tough few weeks thanks to a stubborn back injury. The injury first forced him to drop out of the Italian Open and now he must also withdraw from the upcoming French Open.
According to Murray’s doctor, the tennis pro is in no shape to play, making this is first time he’ll be missing the Grand Slam since 2007. “It’s a really tough decision,” Murray admitted. “I love playing in Paris but, after seeking medical advice, I am not fit to compete.”
The athlete recently revealed that he would be focusing his energy on getting fit in time to play Wimbledon and that he may not even compete in Paris, so his decision to drop out is not as huge a surprise.