Andy Murray to appear in Britain’s tennis squad for Tokyo Olympics

Two times Olympic champion Andy Murray, will be competing in the men’s singles alongside current British number 1, Dan Evans and will team up with doubles specialist, Joe Salisbury.

34 year old Murray, has been selected in Britain’s tennis team for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo to defend the title.

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“The Olympics means alot to me. It’s a big honour to be able to compete at a fourth Games.

Leading Team GB out at the opening ceremony five years ago in Rio was one of the highlights of my career. Going to a second Olympics as defending champion is exciting and I am looking forward to the challenge,” said Murray in a statement.

British professional, Murray was defeated by Lu Yen-hsun of Taiwan in straight sets, at the Beijing Games in 2008. He won his first Olympic gold medal in 2012 in London by overcoming Roger Federer, weeks after losing to him in the final of Wimbledon tournament. Murray then won his another gold medal at the Rio Olympics in year 2016 when he defeated Juan Martin of Argentina.

Two times gold medalist at the Olympics’ career has been afflicted with multiple injuries over the last three years. He was back on the grass court since 2018 with a win at the Queen’s tournament defeating Benoit Paire on July 15 this year.