Andy Murray is Rushing Back from Back Surgery to Play Wimbledon

Andy Murray is expediting his recovery from back surgery to play in this year's Wimbledon.

Andy Murray is rushing back to play Wimbledon. / Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Everyone knows that Andy Murray is in the final stage of his legendary tennis career. But no one wants it to end - especially Murray. Earlier this month, the 37-year-old went suffered a serious back injury.

Murray was forced to retire after one set in the second round of the Queen's Club Championships. Less than three days later, he underwent a surgical procedure to address a spinal cyst on June 22.

The surgery usually requires a six-week recovery period. However, Murray is still holding out hope that he can play in Wimbledon. The iconic grass court tournament starts on July 1, and the math does not work in Murray's favor.

In an interview with ESPN, the three-time Grand Slam Champion spoke at length on his wish to play Wimbledon one last time. "I feel that I deserve the opportunity to give it until the very last moment to make that decision," said Murray.

Andy Murray won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016. / Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

The entire interview is worth a read and is available for free on ESPN. In the length discussion with Tom Hamilton, Murray goes into detail on his recovery process and decision-making heading into Wimbledon.

Murray also confirmed his retirement plans. He hopes to play at Wimbledon and the Summer Olympics in Paris before retiring from the sport. However, Murray kept the door slightly open to play at the US Open.

"I'm not planning on going over to New York [for the US Open]. But then I also don't want the last time that I played on a tennis court to be what happened at Queen's either."

Murray won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016. There would be no sweeter way to end his ATP tour than with another victory at the All England Club. Tennis fans can follow Sports Illustrated's Serve on SI for all the most important news from the sport.

Further Reading: Naomi Osaka is happy to play in Wimbledon for the first time in five years.