Wimbledon on tenterhooks as Murray begins surgery rehab

THE SAGA of Andy Murray's back has dragged into another day, with uncertainty still rife about his participation at Wimbledon.

- Matt Majendie

The ATP Tour announced on social media that the two-time champion would miss the tournament because of surgery to remove a cyst on his spine, but that was then hastily deleted.

In contrast, Murray's Davis Cup captain, Leon Smith, then insisted there had been no tournament withdrawal from SW19 and the Scot was still clinging to the hope of playing competitively one last time on grass.

In terms of an official line from the Murray camp, the only missive this morning was that no official decision had been made.

A statement said: "Following surgery on Saturday, Andy is continuing to work with his medical team to confirm when he will return to the court.

"At this stage, no decisions have been made and we will update further as soon as anything has been finalised."

With the start of the singles just a week away, it is not clear how late the 37-year-old former world No1 will make a definitive call over his participation at his home grand slam.