Murray withdraws from Britain’s Davis Cup squad with injury

Former world number one Andy Murray has withdrawn from Britain’s Davis Cup team ahead of next week’s final due to a shoulder injury, he announced on Saturday, ending his his season.

Murray guided Great Britain to the final after missing his grandmother’s funeral to help his team beat Switzerland in September. Great Britain faces Serbia in the quarter-finals in Malaga.

“I suffered a minor shoulder injury which means I will not be able to compete in the Davis Cup,” Murray said in a statement. message from the Lawn Tennis Association on (formerly known as Twitter).

“I’m gutted not to make the team, but I’m now focusing on rehabilitation and preparing for the new season.”

Murray, 36, parted ways with longtime coach Ivan Lendl for the third time earlier this month.