The former world No.1 has made his comeback after a groin injury training for a week and playing two doubles matches in Rome. Still feeling some embarrassment, he returned home to continue his rehabilitation and start training on his favorite surface, the goal now being to be in great shape for Wimbledon.
Murray had planned to secure a wild card for one of the ATP tournaments in Geneva or Lyon next week, but it emerged on Saturday that he had refused to participate in the Swiss tournament, raising serious questions about his chances of playing at Roland Garros.
The Scotsman – who has played only one clay court game since 2017 – had entered the Grand Slam qualifiers but could also have received a wild card if he had proven his fitness.
This is yet another setback for Murray, who turned 34 on Saturday and has only played three singles matches on the ATP circuit this year.
He suffered a coronavirus that prevented him from making it to the Australian Open, then injured his groin before the Miami tournament in March.
Murray’s next tournament is expected to be at Queen’s, although there is an ATP event the week before in Stuttgart and a second tier Challenger in Nottingham that he may look to compete in.
Murray traveled to Rome and played the doubles with compatriot Liam Broady as late substitutes. He played two matches, losing to Kevin Krawietz and Horia Tecau on Thursday.
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