Murray withdraws from ATP World Tour Finals in LondonOctober 9, 2013 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Britain's Andy Murray has withdrawn from the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London as he continues his recovery from back surgery, BBC Sport reported. The Wimbledon champion had a minor operation in September to correct a disc problem in his lower back. "I'm really disappointed not to be playing this year," said Murray. "I love playing in front of my home crowd, it's a great atmosphere. I'll be doing my best to qualify again for the tournament next year." Murray pulled out of the French Open in May because of the injury before recovering in time to become Britain's first male Wimbledon singles' champion since 1936. His defense of the US Open was ended in the quarter-finals but he helped Great Britain beat Croatia in the Davis Cup before having surgery. He tweeted a picture of himself in hospital with his thumbs up after the operation. Tournament director Andre Silva said: "It's unfortunate Andy will be unable to play in this year's tournament. He's had a historic year on the tour and of course he'll be missed. We wish him all the best as he continues his recovery from surgery and we hope to see him back stronger than ever for the 2014 season." World number one Rafael Nadal has qualified for the event at London's O2 Arena, which features the world's top eight singles players and doubles teams. Nadal will be joined by Serb Novak Djokovic and fellow Spaniard David Ferrer with five places still available. Related links: Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |