ANDY MURRAY'S COLOSSAL NET WORTH AS WIMBLEDON ICON IS FORCED TO SNUB £2.7M PAYDAY
Former world No. 1 Andy Murray has forfeited a potential £2.7million prize money by withdrawing from the Wimbledon singles draw.
The 37-year-old announced on Tuesday - ahead of his match with Tomas Machac - that he would not be competing in the singles after he underwent back surgery less than two weeks ago. However, tennis superstar Murray will still participate in the doubles with older brother Jamie.
It was confirmed the two-time Wimbledon champion had lost his race for fitness after giving himself every chance to recover in time for his opener against Machac. Murray's team released a statement expressing his "extreme disappointment," especially as this looks likely to be his last tournament at SW19.
By pulling out of the singles draw, the Scot has missed out on the chance to win a staggering £2.7m, the prize for each of the men's and women's singles champions. However, with a reported net worth of £79m, Murray's bank account is hardly in dire need of the boost, reported the Daily Express.
The Glasgow native was scheduled to play against Machac in the first round on Centre Court, but, the Czech contender has now been given a bye into the next round. The prize money at Wimbledon increases with each round, starting from £60,000 just for reaching the first round proper.
Instead, Murray must focus on he and brother Jamie's opening doubles match against Austrian pair Alexander Erler and Lucas Miedler. If the Murray siblings manage to win at Wimbledon this year, they will share a prize of £650,000, while participating in the first round earns them £15,750 collectively.
It marks the first time they will be teaming up at Wimbledon. Jamie, 38, is a seasoned doubles star and has two major wins under his belt having clinched both the Australian and US Open titles in 2016, as well as contesting the Wimbledon final in 2015.
Speculation is rife that Andy may call it quits after this tournament, especially considering his recent fitness struggles. The Glasgow-born star has hinted at plans to retire this year, although he has hinted at a potential run at the 2024 Paris Olympics later this month.
Murray has had to sit out 11 Grand Slam tournaments due to injury since 2017 and hasn't managed to progress past the third round in the 14 he has participated in across that span. Earlier this year, he was eliminated from both the Australian and French Opens in the first round and will be eager to avoid a hat-trick of early exits at the All England Club.
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