- Murray suffered first-round eliminations in both singles and doubles at the French Open.
- The 37-year-old admitted he had battled a back problem in recent weeks.
- Murray said he was unlikely to play in the Surbiton Trophy despite having entered
Andy Murray has admitted he is looking forward to taking to the grass after suffering back pain during the clay court season.
The 37-year-old plans to undergo an “operation” on his back, which is not considered anything serious, in the coming days before heading to the Stuttgart Open.
“I didn’t really feel good,” said Murray, who lost in the first round in both singles and doubles at the French Open.
‘My back has been a problem the last few weeks. For practicing and stuff, it hasn’t been great. To be honest, I always had a procedure on my back the week before the French Open.
“In my prime, clay always gave me back problems. So I would always do a procedure the week before the French Open. I didn’t do it this year. I was moving well. I really don’t feel that comfortable on the court.
Andy Murray has confirmed that he will undergo a back procedure following his withdrawal from the French Open.
Murray admitted that next season on grass is easier on his body than clay
Murray and Dan Evans, right, were defeated in the first round of men’s doubles at Roland Garros.
“Hopefully when I get home I’ll have a procedure on my back and rest for a few days and then everything will be fine.”
Murray withdrew from the Surbiton Trophy on Saturday (this was always likely given his involvement here) but is excited to return to his natural habitat on the grass.
“It’s probably the surface that is easiest for my body today, the surface where I would still like to have a chance and play my best tennis. I always look forward to this time of year.
Murray clarified there was no reason to be alarmed by his withdrawal from Surbiton, where he won the title last year, saying he had already told the tournament he was unlikely to play but was asked to take part anyway to avoid having to accept a wild card if you changed your plans.
“I don’t feel like I’m letting the tournament down with that,” he said.
‘I was asked to participate in the tournament because the LTA wants to use the wildcards for the boys who need them. Then they asked me if I could come in. “I said it was unlikely he would play.”