Andy Murray: British world number one pulls out of Cincinnati Masters
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World number one Andy Murray has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Masters because of an ongoing hip injury.
The Scot had pulled out of the Rogers Cup with the same injury, which also hampered July's Wimbledon campaign.
The 30-year-old is now certain to lose his number one ranking this month and is a doubt for the US Open, which starts on 28 August.
"I'm continuing to work hard on the court with the aim of being in New York," said Murray.
"I won't be playing in Cincinnati as I continue my recovery - I always enjoy playing there and I look forward to returning next year."
The US Open - the final Grand Slam of the season - runs until 10 September in New York.
Murray, who has held the number one ranking since November, will be overtaken by Rafael Nadal on 14 August if the Spaniard reaches the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup in Montreal this week.
If not, either Nadal or Roger Federer will replace Murray at the top of the standings after Cincinnati on 21 August.
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"Scotland's shame"
"an embarrassment"
"meant to be at the peak of his career"
What utterly stupid (perhaps "idiotic" is more appropriate) comments.
He is a pro athlete who has suffered an injury...like any pro athlete pushing the limits of physical accomplishment.
Murray is a credit to Scotland and Britain.
Are you a credit to anyone?
World Number 1 firmly out of reach for this year now, so his focus simply needs to be on getting fit for the US Open; best of luck to him.
@5 idiotbox
Your handle describes you perfectly. Your post is offensive. Andy Murray is a successful sportsman having achieved great victories. Afford him the respect he deserves and also this forum. If you can't contribute in a constructive way go and play with your Lego.
He is clearly injured and I think Andy has 2-5 more slams in him.
I hope he recovers well and manages the problem fully as he has a life to live outside of tennis as well.
World number 1 - double Olympic and Wimbledon champion, Davis cup Winner, what else do people want from him???
Take the time you need, Andy, then come back strong for next season.
Murray has nothing to prove, he's injured and needs a complete rest to recover. We'll soon be in the post-Murray era and back in the doldrums where we were until he came on the scene. Just be grateful for what we have here & now...
Could also be time for the tennis authorities to address the amount of tournaments they're expected to play. There's only so far they can push their bodies before something has to give.
Nevermind the naysayers Andy get fit and come back fighting.
This is the right decision - to let his wounds heal, and hopefully come back stronger than ever before. Is anyone questioning Djokovic's decision to rest and heal? No.
And to call someone 'an utter joke' because they were/are injured shows a crass lack of compassion frankly.
Either way though, the trolling on here is borne of ignorance and jealousy of one of Britain's greatest living sportsmen.