What's the story?
Stock up on strawberries and cream, crack open the Pimm's. Wimbledon begins on Monday (July 1).
I love tennis. But it just won't be the same without Andy Murray, will it?
What do you mean? He's playing.
Hang on a second. Didn't he retire?
Not strictly. The two-time Wimbledon champion and double Olympic gold medallist announced he would likely retire at some point this year. This sparked mass hysteria and a long period of public mourning during which everyone forgot what he actually said.
Murray is making a tentative comeback from what he hopes was career-saving hip surgery. He won the Queen's doubles title with Feliciano Lopez last weekend.
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Well, that's good news. So, when can I see him in action?
Murray has confirmed plans to play doubles at Wimbledon with four-times Grand Slam champion Pierre-Hugues Herbert. He would also like to play mixed doubles but is yet to find a partner.
No one wants to play with him?
According to Murray: "I have spoken to a couple of players. I've been rejected a couple of times so far."
Uuurgh. This is giving me flashbacks to being picked last for team sports at school. Is Andy Murray my kindred spirit?
I don't think so. So far, everyone from Maria Sharapova to his 85-year-old granny Shirley Erskine has offered to step up.
Fair enough. Shall I pop along to Costco now and bulk buy the Pimm's?
Excellent. See you on the sofa.
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