Andy Murray will leave it “as late as possible” before deciding whether he can make a farewell Wimbledon appearance, according to reports.
The 37-year-old has returned to training after having a cyst removed from his spinal chord at the weekend but BBC Sport report it is more likely he will opt to miss the singles draw, which starts on Monday, and play doubles with brother Jamie later in the week instead – if his body is up to it.
The former World No1 Murray, who claimed two of his three Grand Slam titles at the All England Club, has previously revealed his plans to retire later this year.
The 2013 and 2016 SW19 champion said: “I’m going to wait until the last minute to see if I’m going to be able to play and I’ve earned that right to do that.
“This is not clear-cut where I am 100% going to be ready to play or there is a 0% chance that I can play. That is the situation.
“I would say it’s probably more likely that I’m not able to play singles right now.”
He retired after less than half an hour at Queens last week but Murray’s name still remains in the pot for the men’s singles draw, which will be made on Friday at 10am BST.
“Maybe it’s my ego getting in the way but I feel that I deserve the opportunity to give it until the very last moment to make that decision,” said Murray.
“It’s complicated, and it’s made more complicated because I want to play at Wimbledon one more time.
“I want to have that opportunity to play the tournament.”
