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

London (AFP) – Roger Federer thinks that Andy Murray has made the right decision to withdraw from Wimbledon, insisting that "it's not the end of the world" for the double winner .

less than 24 hours before the start of the tournament, fearing that his long hip injury could not withstand the rigors of two weeks of five-set tennis

"It must be a tough decision, but it takes for "I think it's probably a wise move, it would give everything to play here and that's why it hurts."

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

He suffered from defeat of Sam Querrey in the quarterfinals Finals at the All England Club last July

"It is with regret that I retire from Wimbledo No.", Murray, who played only three games in his return, said in a statement.

"I have made significant progress in the practice and the matches over the last 10 days, but after long discussions with my team. heart, we decided that playing games at the best of five sets could be a little too early in the recovery process. "

Murray, whose rank is 156, will now focus on the American difficulties."

He should then play in Washington from July 30.

"We did everything we could to be ready on time, I will start training on hard ground and continue my rehabilitation and recovery, and look forward to the US season, "added Murray.

– "Sad, he does not play" –

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

"If you do not feel the morning to go out and play the best of five times in a row, what's the problem? point? You are 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 he will come back stronger and win 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, fourth German favorite, who has not yet pbaded the 16 at Wimbledon, he was among the first to seek the expertise of Murray

"If you have not nothing better to do the next two weeks and you want to be coached, "he wrote on Instagram. who beat Murray in his return match at Queen's last month, added, "Let's do it, I know you love 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, in court 5, we see it there? "

Murray's place in the draw goes to Jason Jung of Taiwan, the world number 154 who wins a single victory in 2018.

The 29-year-old born in the United States Never played a draw at the Slams.