NEW DELHI: Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will team up for the Wimbledon mixed doubles after receiving a wildcard entry, announced the tournament organizers on Wednesday.
Murray, a two-time singles champion, is playing his final Wimbledon but had to withdraw from his singles opener against Czech Tomas Machac on Tuesday due to a back problem.
The 37-year-old will also compete in the men's doubles alongside his brother Jamie, facing Australians Rinky Hijikata and John Peers in the first round on Thursday.
Former US Open champion Raducanu, aged 21, successfully overcame Renata Zarazua in her singles opener and is set to play against Elise Mertens later on Wednesday.
Murray last participated in the grass court Grand Slam's mixed doubles in 2019, where he teamed up with American Serena Williams, and the pair reached the third round.
The three-time Grand Slam champion has been playing since undergoing hip-resurfacing surgery in 2019 and mentioned the possibility of retiring after this year. He indicated that the Olympics in Paris could be his final competition, with the tennis event starting on July 27.
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