Murray to Miss Extended Time on Court as He Seeks Treatment for Ruptured Ankle Ligaments

Andy Murray has revealed that he is set to be sidelined for an extended period due to a serious ankle injury, which he sustained during his third-round loss at the Miami Open. The 36-year-old was defeated by Tomas Machac in a gripping match, where Murray suffered intense pain after twisting his ankle during the decisive set. Despite finishing the match, Murray confirmed on social media that he had ruptured his ATFL and partially torn his CFL ligaments.

The injury casts uncertainty over his participation at Wimbledon this summer, which had been his intended target for a possible final competitive appearance. Murray shared his disappointment over the setback, saying, “This is a tough one to take, but I’ll be back when the time is right.”

The injury occurred during the final stages of the match, with Murray having fought back from 5-2 down in the last set before twisting his ankle. Although he battled through to the tie-break, he ultimately lost the match, which had been a positive week for him after back-to-back victories—his first since August of the previous year.

Now, with his immediate future on the court in doubt, Murray is looking to recover in time for a possible farewell to Wimbledon. He has previously shared his plans to retire this summer and hopes to compete at the Paris Olympics, before ending a career that has seen him claim two Olympic golds and three Grand Slam titles.

Reflecting on his emotional departure from the Miami Open, Murray acknowledged the significance of the tournament to his career, having won it twice, and expressed his desire to focus on family life as his playing days near their conclusion.