Britain’s Andy Murray. File| Photo Credit: REUTERS

Former world primary Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open, British media reported on Sunday.

The 36-year-old, who has made only one look at Roland Garros since reaching the semi-finals in 2017, final month mentioned he needed one other likelihood to play on the clay courtroom Grand Slam whereas he's nonetheless match and wholesome.

Three-times Grand Slam champion Murray received the second-tier Aix-en-Provence Challenger Tour crown earlier this month, however suffered early exits in Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome and Bordeaux.

The Scot has opted to skip tournaments throughout the claycourt season up to now to concentrate on the grasscourt swing heading into Wimbledon.

Reuters has contacted the French Tennis Federation (FFT) for remark.

The French Open runs from May 28 to June 11. Holder Rafa Nadal, who has received the French Open a file 14 occasions, additionally pulled out of the event after failing to regain full health from a hip damage.