Paris Olympics 2024: Andy Murray to play only doubles, not to compete in singles

Andy Murray prioritizes doubles over singles in final Olympic appearance, aiming to end career on high note.

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray said he will not compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games and will prioritise the doubles event in the final tournament of his career before retirement.

Murray skipped the singles in his final appearance at Wimbledon this month after having surgery to remove a spinal cyst in late June, but had initially entered in singles and doubles, alongside Dan Evans, in Paris.

However, the 37-year-old made the decision to skip singles before the draw was made on July 25.

"I've take the decision to withdraw from the singles to concentrate on the doubles with Dan," he said in a statement via his management team.

"Our practice has been great and we're playing well together. Really looking forward to getting started and representing Britain one more time."

Murray won singles gold at London 2012, beating Roger Federer in the final, and successfully defended his title in Rio four years later defeating Juan Martin del Potro.

He also has a mixed doubles silver from London partnering Laura Robson.