Murray withdraws from Davis Cup

Murray withdraws from Davis Cup From correspondents in London, England
Former Australian Captain January 31, 2008

ANDY Murray has withdrawn from Britain’s Davis Cup tie against Argentina next week with a knee injury.

Murray, 20, decided he wouldn’t be fully fit for the clash in Buenos Aires after a scan on his strained right knee that has troubled him since returning from the Australian Open earlier this month.

“We had a scan done this week and following

discussions with my team, we have decided that it is better not to play in the Davis Cup tie against Argentina,” said Murray, who is ranked No.12 in the world.

“I am very disappointed not to be joining my Davis Cup teammates in Buenos Aires because I love playing for my country and have always enjoyed the team atmosphere of the Davis Cup.

“Since returning from Australia, my knee is still bothering me and the experts have advised me that going from hardcourts to playing five-set matches on clay and then back to indoor hardcourts could increase the chances of further injury, set me back even more, and I don’t want to take that risk.”

 

Agence France-Presse

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