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As the draw for the men’s singles at Wimbledon unfolded at the All England Club on Friday morning, Andy Murray might have allowed himself a rueful smile. Battling to be fit after back surgery for what would be the last Wimbledon of his career before he retires later this summer, the two-time champion was drawn to play Tomas Machac on Tuesday in round one, the man he was playing when he ruptured ankle ligaments in Miami earlier this year.
Injuries have dogged Murray ever since he returned from career-saving hip surgery in 2019, emerging with a metal hip and defying medical expectations by even playing at the top level. Providing he is fit to play at Wimbledon, and it is still a big if, Murray will renew acquaintance with Machac, a talented Czech, who has improved his ranking from No 60 when the pair met in March to No 38.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jun/28/andy-murray-to-face-machac-in-wimbledon-tennis-first-round-if-he-wins-fitness-race
Author : Simon Cambers
Publish date : 2024-06-28 21:41:44
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