Andy Murray remains hopeful he will play at Wimbledon but admits it is unlikely to be in the singles competition after undergoing surgery on a spinal cyst.

The 37-year-old, who confirmed he is planning for the Olympics in Paris to be the final event of his career, had the procedure on Saturday after experiencing weakness in his right leg while playing at Queen's last week.

He was forced to pull out of his second-round match against Jordan Thompson at the London tournament after just five games.

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Murray, who has won two of his three Grand Slams at Wimbledon, said he had been told to seek immediate treatment by multiple surgeons.

"The last week's been pretty tough," said the British former world number one. "There's obviously a lot going on with me planning on finishing at the Olympics."

He added: "Although the surgery is not a major surgery, the problem was a serious problem because, if the cyst continues to grow -- obviously at Queen's I basically lost the strength, coordination and everything in my right leg on my way to the court -- you're likely to have other complications as well."

The Scot, who is also a two-time Olympic singles champion, said the operation had gone "really, really well" and he was hitting balls again but added that it was "impossible to say" when he would be able to compete.

The draw for the singles takes place on Friday, with first-round matches starting on Monday.

Later Thursday, Murray and brother Jamie were awarded the final wildcard for the men's doubles by the All England Club.

"It's complicated, and it's made more complicated because I want to play at Wimbledon one more time," added Murray of his current predicament. "I would say it's probably more likely that I'm not able to play singles right now.

"I spoke to my brother a couple of days ago in terms of the doubles to see if he wants to find someone else to play with, and I was obviously absolutely fine with that.

"But he also wants the opportunity to try to play. We'll see how the next few days go."

Olympic entries will be confirmed next week, with Murray hoping to play singles and doubles with Dan Evans.

Should Murray not make the Olympics, he revealed he could yet play another event, such as the US Open, in order to bow out on his own terms.

"Because of what I put into the sport over the last however many years, I would at least like to go out playing a proper match where I'm at least competitive," he said.

Andy Murray remains hopeful he will play at Wimbledon but admits it is unlikely to be in the singles competition after undergoing surgery on a spinal cyst. The 37-year-old, who confirmed he is planning for the Olympics in Paris to be the final event of his career, had the procedure on Saturday after experiencing weakness in his right leg while playing at Queen's last week.

Andy Murray remains hopeful he will play at Wimbledon but admits it is unlikely to be in the singles competition after undergoing surgery on a spinal cyst. The 37-year-old, who confirmed he is planning for the Olympics in Paris to be the final event of his career, had the procedure on Saturday after experiencing weakness in his right leg while playing at Queen's last week. He was forced to pull out of his second-round match against Jordan Thompson at the London tournament after just five games. ALSO READ: Copa America 2024: Lionel Messi misses Argentina training due to muscle injury Murray, who has won two of his three Grand Slams at Wimbledon, said he had been told to seek immediate treatment by multiple surgeons. "The last week's been pretty tough," said the British former world number one. "There's obviously a lot going on with me planning on finishing at the Olympics." He added: "Although the surgery is not a major surgery, the problem was a serious problem because, if the cyst continues to grow -- obviously at Queen's I basically lost the strength, coordination and everything in my right leg on my way to the court -- you're likely to have other complications as well." The Scot, who is also a two-time Olympic singles champion, said the operation had gone "really, really well" and he was hitting balls again but added that it was "impossible to say" when he would be able to compete. The draw for the singles takes place on Friday, with first-round matches starting on Monday. Later Thursday, Murray and brother Jamie were awarded the final wildcard for the men's doubles by the All England Club. "It's complicated, and it's made more complicated because I want to play at Wimbledon one more time," added Murray of his current predicament. "I would say it's probably more likely that I'm not able to play singles right now. "I spoke to my brother a couple of days ago in terms of the doubles to see if he wants to find someone else to play with, and I was obviously absolutely fine with that. "But he also wants the opportunity to try to play. We'll see how the next few days go." Olympic entries will be confirmed next week, with Murray hoping to play singles and doubles with Dan Evans. Should Murray not make the Olympics, he revealed he could yet play another event, such as the US Open, in order to bow out on his own terms. "Because of what I put into the sport over the last however many years, I would at least like to go out playing a proper match where I'm at least competitive," he said.

Tennis: Andy Murray not ready to give up on Wimbledon farewell after back surgery

Andy Murray will have an operation on his back on Saturday --&nbsp; nine days before the start of Wimbledon -- after being forced to pull out of Queen's earlier this week.

The 37-year-old Scot, aiming to make a farewell appearance at the All England Club, where he is a two-time champion, has not been ruled out of the grass court Grand Slam, which starts on July 1.

Murray managed just five games before a back injury forced him to withdraw from his second-round match against Australia's Jordan Thompson at the Queen's warm-up event in London on Wednesday.

"Andy is having a procedure on his back tomorrow (Saturday)," said a statement from Murray's management company. "We will know more after this has taken place and will update further as soon as possible."

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The former world number one, who plays with a metal hip, struggled from the start of his match against Thompson and said afterwards he had a feeling of weakness in his right leg and had lost coordination.

Asked about his prospects of competing at Wimbledon, he added: "Like all tennis players, we have degenerative joints and stuff in the back but it's all predominantly been left-sided for me my whole career.

"I have never had too many issues with the right side. So maybe there is something that can be done between now and then to help the right side."

Murray underwent minor back surgery in 2013 and following a first-round loss at the recent French Open he said he would need treatment to address soreness.

The three-time Grand Slam champion only returned to competitive action in May after nearly two months out with an ankle injury.

He is due to play singles and doubles with his brother Jamie at Wimbledon before potentially ending his career at the Olympics in Paris. He is a two-time gold medallist in the singles.

Andy Murray will have an operation on his back on Saturday -- nine days before the start of Wimbledon -- after being forced to pull out of Queen's earlier this week.

Andy Murray will have an operation on his back on Saturday -- nine days before the start of Wimbledon -- after being forced to pull out of Queen's earlier this week. The 37-year-old Scot, aiming to make a farewell appearance at the All England Club, where he is a two-time champion, has not been ruled out of the grass court Grand Slam, which starts on July 1. Murray managed just five games before a back injury forced him to withdraw from his second-round match against Australia's Jordan Thompson at the Queen's warm-up event in London on Wednesday. "Andy is having a procedure on his back tomorrow (Saturday)," said a statement from Murray's management company. "We will know more after this has taken place and will update further as soon as possible." ALSO READ: Will Sania Mirza marry Mohammed Shami? Tennis icon’s father quashes the buzz The former world number one, who plays with a metal hip, struggled from the start of his match against Thompson and said afterwards he had a feeling of weakness in his right leg and had lost coordination. Asked about his prospects of competing at Wimbledon, he added: "Like all tennis players, we have degenerative joints and stuff in the back but it's all predominantly been left-sided for me my whole career. "I have never had too many issues with the right side. So maybe there is something that can be done between now and then to help the right side." Murray underwent minor back surgery in 2013 and following a first-round loss at the recent French Open he said he would need treatment to address soreness. The three-time Grand Slam champion only returned to competitive action in May after nearly two months out with an ankle injury. He is due to play singles and doubles with his brother Jamie at Wimbledon before potentially ending his career at the Olympics in Paris. He is a two-time gold medallist in the singles.

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