Andy Murray is planning to retire from professional tennis later this year
Andy Murray will make a decision “as late as possible” about a farewell Wimbledon appearance – but says it is “more likely” he will be unable to play singles next week.
The 37-year-old Briton has returned to training after having a procedure on a back issue at the weekend.
Former world number one Murray, who won two of his three Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, plans to retire later this year.
The Championships start at the All England Club on Monday.
“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,” said Murray, who ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles champion in 2013 and won again in 2016.
“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.”
Before his back problem flared up at Queen’s last week, the Scot had intended to play in the singles and doubles – alongside his brother Jamie – at Wimbledon.
Murray’s name still remains in the pot for the men’s singles draw, which will be made on Friday at 10:00 BST.
The doubles draw takes place at 12:00 BST on Friday with the event starting on Wednesday, but Murray could play later in the week which would give him more recovery time.
“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.”
