Andy Murray: British world number one pulls out of Cincinnati Masters

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Andy Murray was knocked out of Wimbledon at the quarter-final stage this year by American Sam Querrey

World number one Andy Murray has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Masters because of an ongoing hip injury.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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  • Comment posted by greenlegend, at 18:58 9 Aug 2017

    5 Idiotbox:
    "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?

  • Comment posted by U16651053, at 18:18 9 Aug 2017

    A shame, but probably the most sensible option if he's injured - the return of Federer and Nadal is testament to the logic of letting wounds heal instead of rushing back into the fray.

    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.

  • Comment posted by chrischas, at 18:52 9 Aug 2017

    God there are some real idiots here.

  • Comment posted by Finkelstein, at 20:01 9 Aug 2017

    It beggars belief that there are so many idiots on these forums spitting venom and bile.

    @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.

  • Comment posted by Cumbrianboy, at 19:46 9 Aug 2017

    Andy Murray is one of the greatest sports person this country has ever produced and deserves our respect.

    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???

  • Comment posted by Steve, at 19:20 9 Aug 2017

    If he has an injury, good decision. He's already won the US Open in the past, so no need to push himself too much if that comes too soon.

    Take the time you need, Andy, then come back strong for next season.

  • Comment posted by Sniffer, at 19:29 9 Aug 2017

    5 Idiotbox - living up to your name. 9 Greenlegend "Are you a credit to anyone?", good question, certainly not to his parents.

    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...

  • Comment posted by BAGGIES1, at 18:46 9 Aug 2017

    Why does becoming a Sir make any difference.The guys body has broken down due to intensive training over the years which as he is older takes longer to recover.He needs to take rest of the year off,spend time with his family and come back fit and fresh in 2018.

  • Comment posted by Mrs Vee, at 18:52 9 Aug 2017

    Might be best to do the same as Djokovic and Stan - properly give his body time to heal and recover by taking the rest of the season off and then come back for the Australian in January.

    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.

  • Comment posted by alan, at 20:14 9 Aug 2017

    Forget about the rankings you have been there done that. Take the rest of the year and try and win more slams. Come on Andy! One of Britain's greatest ever sportsmen.

  • Comment posted by Sollyk, at 19:00 9 Aug 2017

    Wish. Andy a solid recovery. Besides being a superlative tennis player he is a superb guy with a lovely family to boot. All the best to you Andy🌿

  • Comment posted by U16650912, at 21:03 9 Aug 2017

    He's a top player and he's proved it.

  • Comment posted by U15401290, at 20:08 9 Aug 2017

    @JayJay88L: So Murray is 'finished' just because he is injured?? Many said the same about Nadal and Federer but look at them now. Wawrinka and Djokovic are also out injured after having a sub-par year - so there's nothing unusal about a player taking time-out for injuries. Murray came back strong after surgery in 2013 and he will be back. Watch this space!

  • Comment posted by Finkelstein, at 19:52 9 Aug 2017

    For sure the right decision if he's injured. Federer has proven a good rest helps heal injuries and just look at the way he came back fit and stronger than ever. World Number 1 gone this year so focus should be on getting fit for US open.
    Nevermind the naysayers Andy get fit and come back fighting.

  • Comment posted by nonethewiser, at 19:00 9 Aug 2017

    We all agree that Andy needs to take the rest of the year off to let his body mend, while still keeping his mind competitive. I don't agree the ATP schedule is too long, what about the players ranked from 30 to 60 who have better opportunities when the top players are resting? The best aspect of this sport is the manner in which the elite have prompted better financial reward for the ordinary.

  • Comment posted by disco82, at 22:12 9 Aug 2017

    Andy Murray has won Wimbledon - twice. US open - once. Olympics - twice. Seriously, if this were his only accomplishments then I would be bouncing with joy 10 years ago to know this guy was British!!

    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.

  • Comment posted by U15401290, at 22:09 9 Aug 2017

    @Maggy Harris: You really don't seem to understand tennis.Lendl is one of the all-time greats and fyi, players don't have to be entertainers to be considered great.
    And to call someone 'an utter joke' because they were/are injured shows a crass lack of compassion frankly.

  • Comment posted by U15401290, at 22:18 9 Aug 2017

    @Maggy Harris: You are clearly trolling but you really must try harder. If you think Murray's style of play is dull you don't know much about tennis. He has one of the best lobs in the business - but apparently you don't like him because he can't juggle plates or do the foxtrot between points.

  • Comment posted by U14966550, at 21:59 9 Aug 2017

    Murray burned himself out getting to number one and should have had a longer off-season. He's probably best following Djokovic and Wawrinka by ending his season early and coming back fresh in Australia. On current OEM it'll be Federer or Nadal who wins the US anyway.

    Either way though, the trolling on here is borne of ignorance and jealousy of one of Britain's greatest living sportsmen.

  • Comment posted by AlberRatman, at 21:12 9 Aug 2017

    30.. Murray's run as No 1 is by far not the shortest. Another Troll whom cannot be bothered to check the facts before he shouts his mouth off.

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