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Andy Murray apologises after pulling out of Jannik Sinner match

11 Aug 2023 04:25pm
Andy Murray. - Photo by Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP
Andy Murray. - Photo by Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP

LONDON - Andy Murray has withdrawn from his match with Italy's Jannik Sinner in Toronto due to an abdominal strain.

The pair were set to play in the round of 16 at the National Bank Open on Thursday but Murray decided not to risk any further injury, said German news agency (dpa).

In a statement, Murray said: "I had a very similar issue last year in the tournament in Stuttgart before Wimbledon which forced me to miss the Queen's Club tournament and I was able to play Wimbledon.

"It took me about 10 to 12 days before I was feeling good again.

"This is not as bad as that but obviously the danger if you compete and play on you make it worse.

"So, I'll need to see how it develops over the coming days and hopefully feel better in a few days. I'm really sorry. Thank you."

Jannik Sinner will now play France's Gael Monfils in the quarterfinals after he overcame Australian Aleksander Vukic. - BERNAMA

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