Andy Murray, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has announced his withdrawal from the singles event at the Paris Olympics.
News About Nigeria reports he would still participate in the doubles competition.
Murray, a former world number one from Britain, revealed his decision on Thursday.
He cited his ongoing recovery from back surgery as the reason for his withdrawal from the singles event.
The 2024 Paris Olympics will be Murray’s fifth and final Games, as he has announced his plans to retire after the tournament.
Despite his impending retirement, Murray remains determined to make the most of his final Olympic appearance.
Murray’s decision to focus on the doubles event is strategic, as he believes it offers his best chance of securing another Olympic medal.
He will partner with Dan Evans in the men’s doubles competition.
“I’ve taken the decision to withdraw from the singles to concentrate on the doubles with Dan,” said the 37-year-old.
“Our practice has been great and we’re playing well together. Really looking forward to getting started and representing GB one more time.”
Murray won gold in singles in London in 2012 and in Rio four years later, as well as silver in mixed doubles with Laura Robson in 2012.
His withdrawal means his final singles match was his brief second-round appearance at Queen’s Club against Jordan Thompson last month before he was forced to pull out because of a spinal cyst.
He won three major titles: his two at Wimbledon coming after his first at the U.S. Open. He reached the French Open final in 2016, losing to Novak Djokovic.
