Andy Murray retired from his second-round match at Queen’s Membership due to a again harm on Thursday morning (AEST), elevating doubts about what is anticipated to be his remaining Wimbledon look.
The 37-year-old Murray stopped enjoying whereas trailing Aussie Jordan Thompson 4-1, and the previous No.1 participant mentioned he’d get scans on Friday (AEST).
The 2-time Wimbledon champion, who has signalled his intention to retire later this yr, mentioned he “wouldn’t know” about whether or not he’ll be prepared when play begins on July 1 on the All England Membership.
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Murray, who has received the Queen’s Membership title 5 occasions, mentioned he was experiencing issues along with his proper leg even earlier than attending to the court docket. He was in apparent ache in the course of the warmup and into the match.
After three video games, Murray acquired therapy on his surgically repaired proper hip, proper knee and decrease again.
Earlier, Sebastian Korda beat former Queen’s Membership champion Grigor Dimitrov to succeed in the quarterfinals on the grass-court event.
Korda, who reached the ultimate on grass in ’s-Hertogenbosch final week as he prepares for Wimbledon, received their second-round match 6-4, 3-6, 7-5.
“It was a giant battle. We had been each serving effectively and ready for our probabilities and there weren’t many. However after they got here, I attempted to take them,” mentioned the Twenty third-ranked Korda.
“It’s unbelievable enjoying at Queen’s, it’s considered one of my favorite tournaments.”
Dimitrov received the Queen’s Membership title in 2014.
It was Korda’s seventh victory over a high 10 opponent. He’ll subsequent tackle Aussie Rinky Hijikata for a spot within the semifinals.
Hijikata defeated Italian participant Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 (0), 7-6 (7).