Latest Andy Murray injury casts doubt over Wimbledon and Olympics swansong

Andy Murray’s hopes of playing at one last Wimbledon and Olympics were thrown in to doubt this week after he suffered yet another injury setback.

The Dunblane ace admitted he blundered by trying to play through the pain barrier at his beloved Queen’s Club as he risked his Wimbledon and Olympics swansong.

Murray, 37, hobbled out of his second-round match with Jordan Thompson with a back injury that caused a “loss of strength, coordination and control” in his right leg.

He initially pulled up in the warm-up while serving, but battled on before calling it a day at 4-1 down in the opening set.

Murray has just 11 days to recover for what’s expected to be his final Wimbledon appearance.

It comes just days after he was announced as part of the Team GB tennis contingent heading to the Olympics in Paris this summer.

After retiring from a match for just the fourth time, a gutted Murray said: “When I walked up the stairs before going out, and in the pre-match warm-up, my back was uncomfortable.

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“It was an awkward atmosphere because everyone could see there was a problem and I didn’t know if I should play or stop.

“In hindsight I wish I hadn’t gone on the court. I have no idea how long it will take, or what the treatment options are between now and Wimbledon.

“But I hope it will be fine with some rest and treatment over the next week.”

The crowd at Queen’s, a place where Murray has claimed the title five times, gave the three-time Grand Slam champion a ovation as he limped off.

Murray appeared to be in pain throughout his 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 first round win against Australia’s Alexei Popyrin – the 1,000th match of his career.

Returning for second round action less than 24-hours