Andy vs Machac - Tuesday - Andy withdraws

[cazza99]

Andy vs Machac - Tuesday 3rd match on Centre.

BBC have said that Andy will make a decision on Tuesday morning if he will play this match.

[Teresa]

He’s out. He still hopes to play doubles with Jamie. But this is definitely it. Very, very sad, but I am incredibly relieved.

[exislander]

http s://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c1we7xjjvq8o

Decision made, no singles but still playing doubles!

[exislander]

Schedule now shows Goffin v Machac as 3rd on Centre.

[Speedy Hawk]

Sad he not playing singles but it is right decision. He shouldn’t be playing singles at current state at moment especially best of 5 sets. Doubles will give him better chance go further and less risk injury himself.

[Speedy Hawk]

Also Jack Draper now moved to centre court replace Andy match.

[cazza99]

Well I guess Goffin will be grateful to Andy.

Goffin and Machac now last on Court 17.

[suttontennis]

pleased for Goffin that he's back in main draw. He continues to work hard on the tour, plugging away here there and everythere on all tours and surfaces.

[JAMES4578]

personally think it is the right decision, though obviously a pity Andy is not able to play singles at Wimbledon a final time. Just would have been too much of a risk as sad as it is. Hopefully fine for the Doubles with Jamie. Goffin getting in is a silver lining. Andy just had much misfortune recently, still can be thankful for all the great memories!

[clancy]

It is the right decision but Andy will be so disappointed to leave this way. Just hope he gets to play doubles and he is acknowledged as he deserves. Life's a ***** at times and Andy has never had much 'luck' in his career. I wanted Jurgen to go out with a bang (for my sons' sakes) and I wanted Andy to go out the same (for his sake) but it wasn't to be. Hope today becomes a good memory for him. x

[HoopGirl]

Really saddened at this news.
Surprised too as I thought he would play regardless.
It might be the right decision but it’s devastating for us all.
Yesterday when he was speaking to the press I thought all I could see was a man full of grief.
Such tough luck he’s had - hope they are able to make the doubles super c9mpetitive and that there’s a great crowd cheer8ng him on.

[cazza99]

Goffin so nearly did it. It went to a 5th set tie break and Machac won.

[clancy]

Relieved Andy didn't play Machac.

[JAMES4578]

certainly Goffin was a tough opponent for Machac, was originally 2 sets down (played over 2 days).