Raducanu Declines Olympics, Murray Set for Final Tournament

Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has declined the opportunity to represent Great Britain at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The decision comes as Raducanu continues to recover from wrist and ankle surgeries.

Raducanu's current world ranking is too low to qualify outright for the Olympics, and she was offered one of two International Tennis Federation (ITF) places reserved for former Grand Slam champions. However, she has opted to prioritize her fitness and prepare for the British grass-court season.

Iain Bates, head of Great Britain's Olympic tennis team, expressed understanding of Raducanu's decision. "I think she feels this isn't going to be the right timing for her for this summer," Bates said. "She's hopefully got many Olympics ahead of her."

Meanwhile, two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray is set to compete in what could be his final tournament. The 37-year-old has been granted an ITF place for Paris 2024 and is expected to participate in both singles and doubles events.

Great Britain's tennis nominations for the Olympics include a mix of experienced players and rising stars. Joining Murray in the men's singles are Cameron Norrie, Jack Draper, and Dan Evans. Katie Boulter is the only British woman to have qualified by ranking.

In doubles action, Murray and Evans will pair up in the men's doubles. Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski will also compete in the men's doubles, while Boulter and Heather Watson will team up in the women's doubles.

The Olympic tennis tournament will take place from July 27 to August 4 at Roland Garros and will feature five medal events: women's singles, men's singles, women's doubles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles.

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