Olympic Games 2020: Andy Murray named in Team GB squad to defend tennis title

Double gold medalist and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray will defend his Olympic tennis title after being named in Team GB’s squad for the 2020 Games.

Murray claimed his first Olympic gold medal at London 2012 when beating Roger Federer on Centre Court, just weeks after he had lost to the same man in the Wimbledon final.

The Scot backed it up with victory over Juan Martin del Potro in the men’s final in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, however, Murray’s career has been plagued by injury problems for the last three years.

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TEAM GB TENNIS SQUAD FOR 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES

Murray, who is ranked 119 in the world, has taken up a wild card for Wimbledon, which starts on Monday.

However, the Olympics hold a special place in the 34-year-old’s heart and he will also play doubles with Joe Salisbury as he seeks a return to his very best.

“The Olympics means a huge amount to me, it’s a massive honour to be able to compete at a fourth Games,” Murray said.

“Leading Team GB out at the Opening Ceremony five years ago in Rio was one of the highlights of my career. Going to a second Olympics as defending champion is exciting and I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

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