"Not the end of the world for Andy Murray," says Roger Federer

Murray, the winner of Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016, had just returned to action after 11 months of play due to a hip injury that required surgery in January.

Sam Querrey in quarterfinal at the All England Club last July

"It's with regret that I am retiring from Wimbledon," said Murray, who has played only three games in his return, in a statement

".I have made significant progress in practice and matches over the last 10 days but, after lengthy discussions with my team and with a heavy heart, we decided that playing the five-set matches could be a little too early recovery process. "

Murray, whose ranking is 156, will now focus his attention on the tough US season that culminates at the US Open.

He should then play in Washington from July. 30.

"We have done everything to try to be ready in time.I am looking forward to attending the US season," added Murray.

– & # 39; He does not play & # 39; –

Federer believes that it would be stupid to cancel Murray as a force majeure in the sport.

"If you simply do not feel in the morning, go out and play the best of five times in a row. , What's the point? You're only going to have a setback and everyone is even more unhappy, "said defending champion who begins his bid for a ninth Wimbledon title later on Monday against Serbian Dusan Lajovic.

" I'm sad that # He does not play Wimbledon. It's a big loss. He is one of the great players here.

"This is not the end of the world and we all hope that it will come back stronger and will still win some epic battles on the central court."

Murray, who had to face Frenchman Benoit Paire in the first round signed his statement saying, "If someone needs a coach over the next few weeks, give me some buzz!"

Alexander Zverev, Germany's fourth favorite, who has not yet pbaded the 16 at Wimbledon, was among the first to seek out Murray's expertise.

"If you have nothing better to do the next two weeks and you want to be coached," he wrote on Instagram.

Nick Kyrgios who beat Murray in his return match at Queen's last month, added, "Let's do it, I know you like a challenge."

Sloane Stephens, US Women's International Champion: "As you know, my coach is we need help !!!! The warm up is at 10:30 am, the yard 5 – we see you there? "

Murray's spot in the draw goes to Jason Ju Tg of Taiwan, the world number 154 who has only one win on the main tour in 2018.

The 29-player years born in the United States has never played a draw at Slams.