Andy Murraywinner of two Olympic gold medals, will play singles at the Olympics and try to play doubles with Dan Evanswaiting for them to enter the final draw.
The Scotsman He has a guaranteed place on the individual table thanks to an invitation from the ITF (International Tennis Federation) reserved for Grand Slam champions (Murray has three) and medalists.
His participation in the doubles, along with Evans, is subject to the couple making the cut for the Games. The British federation will apply on Wednesday 19th and find out if they have a place on June 25th.
The British team, as announced this Sunday by Iain Bates, group selector, The individual will consist of Jack Draper, British number one and 32nd in the world, Cameron Norrie, who made the top 10, Dan Evans, currently 59th in the ranking, and Murraywho in addition to the two singles gold medals she won at London 2012 and Rio de Janeiro 2016, won silver with Laura Robson in London.
For the women, only Katie Boulter will participate, 35th in the ranking.
In doubles, Bates confirmed that the pair who made the cut were Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski, with the former winning four Grand Slams and the latter winning the last Wimbledon. The two were also former number one in the sport.
Murray waits with Evans. “We are confident that they will be able to make the cut.Bates said.
In the girls’ doubles, Boulter and Heather Watson are included.
The Olympic Games tennis tournament begins on July 27 at the Roland Garros facilities.
Source: La Verdad
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