Davis Cup 2023: Andy Murray pulls out of GB team with shoulder injury

Andy Murray’s Shoulder Injury Forces Withdrawal from Davis Cup Finals

“I’ve picked up a minor shoulder injury which means I won’t be able to take part in the Davis Cup,” said 36-year-old Murray.

“I’m gutted not to be part of the squad but my focus is now on rehab and getting ready for the new season.”

Another withdrawal, Dan Evans, adds to the team’s setbacks due to a calf injury.

He was replaced by Joe Salisbury, with Cameron Norrie, Jack Draper and Neal Skupski the other members of the squad.

Captain Leon Smith has until Monday to confirm a replacement but the line-up is expected to be Draper and Norrie in the singles, with Skupski and Salisbury the doubles team.

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The other quarter-finals will be played between 21 and 26 November.

Expert Analysis

Russell Fuller, BBC tennis correspondent

The absence of Andy Murray shifts the dynamics for Captain Leon Smith, posing new challenges and strategic decisions.

Speculations rise as Liam Broady is likely to join the squad, serving as insurance given potential injuries to Jack Draper or Cameron Norrie.

The uncertainty around the game strategy is amplified as the singles and doubles teams face reshuffling without Evans and Murray.

Murray’s potential involvement in strategic discussions could still be on the cards, depending on his recovery progress, indicating his continued influence despite his absence on the court.

The looming question remains as to whether Murray’s absence from the Davis Cup is the start of a new chapter in his career or a temporary setback.