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Andy Murray ‘gutted’ to be ruled out of Australian Open after coronavirus diagnosis
Former world number one Andy Murray said he was “gutted” after deciding to withdraw from next month’s Australian Open following a positive test for COVID-19 earlier this month.
Key points:
- Andy Murray tested positive for coronavirus in London, before boarding a charter flight to Australia
- Murray said he had been in “constant dialogue” with organisers, but no solution could be reached
- Murray only played seven matches on the ATP Tour last year due to the pandemic and injury
The 33-year-old Murray, a wildcard, confirmed last Thursday that he had tested positive for the virus and was in self-isolation at his home near London.
That meant he was unable to take one of the charter flights laid on by Australian Open organisers, leaving him facing a…
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