Andy Murray has to forgo £2.7m payday that would've boosted already huge net worth
dailyrecord.co.ukTennis star Andy Murray has forfeited a potential prize of £2.7million by withdrawing from the Wimbledon singles draw.It was confirmed on Tuesday that the two-time Wimbledon champion had lost his race for fitness ahead of his Wimbledon bow.
Murray's team released a statement expressing his "extreme disappointment" at the setback, especially as this could be his last time competing at SW19.The 37-year-old - who underwent back surgery less than two weeks ago - will still participate in the doubles with his brother, Jamie.
However, that doesn't offer nearly the same bank account-boosting properties as the singles competition. By pulling out of the singles draw, the Scot has missed the chance to pocket a hefty seven-figure sum.
However, with a reported net worth of around £79m, it's hardly a hammerblow as far as his finances are concerned.Murray was scheduled to play against Tomas Machac in the first round on Centre Court.
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