Confusion over Andy Murray’s Wimbledon status after operation on unusual injury

Confusion surrounds Andy Murray’s status at Wimbledon following surgery.

The 37-year-old injured his back during his second-round match against Jordan Thompson on Wednesday.

He lasted only 23 minutes before having to retire.

The Telegraph reported that he is now out of Wimbledon after having an operation on a spinal cyst.

The ATP tweeted: “After an operation on a spinal cyst, Andy Murray is sadly out of Wimbledon. Rest up and recover Andy, we’ll miss seeing you there.”

That tweet was later deleted amid claims that no decision has been made.

Murray’s management agency is reported to have said a decision will be made later this week.

The Scot is believed to have hoped to make a farewell appearance at the All England Club, which also now throws serious doubt over his participation at the Olympics in Paris.

A statement from his management on Friday said: “Andy is having a procedure on his back tomorrow [Saturday]. We will know more after this has taken place and will update further as soon as possible.”

Murray says he felt a weakness in his right leg and lost coordination on Wednesday.

He had to receive treatment after three games and soon decided he had to call it a day.

The three-time Grand Slam winner remains optimistic about this summer’s remaining tournaments, though.

He said: “Like all tennis players, we have degenerative joints and stuff in the back but it’s all predominantly been left-sided for me my whole career.

“I have never had too many issues with the right side.

“So maybe there is something that can be done between now and then to help the right side.”

Murray underwent surgery with a lingering back problem in 2013.

He only returned from injury five weeks ago after nearly two months out with an ankle injury.

Murray had been planning to compete in singles and doubles with his brother, Jamie, at Wimbledon.

He is also set to represent Great Britain in Paris alongside Olympic debutants Jack Draper – who sealed his best victory yet on Thursday – Cam Norrie and Dan Evans in the men’s singles.