Former world number one Andy Murray has received a wild card entry into the French Open which is slated to begin from September 27.
Last month, Murray was also given a wild card for the US Open where he reached the second round in his first Grand Slam after hip surgery last year. He had registered 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 come-from-behind victory against 49th-ranked Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka before losing to 15th seed Cana- dian Felix Auger-Allassime.
Along with Murray, seven other players have been given a free pass into the main draw of the clay Grand Slam. The 33-year- old last appeared at the Roland Garros three years ago when he lost to Stan Wawrinka in a marathon five-set last-four encounter.
In women’s singles, Eugenie Bouchard and Tsvetana Pironkova have also received wild cards into the main draw at Roland Garros.
World No. 1 and reigning champion Ashleigh Barty has already confirmed that she will not participate at the Grand Slam due to health concerns and a lack of preparation.
The French Open was originally scheduled to start in May but had to be moved back because of the Covid-19 pandemic.