World number six Andy Murray has been granted a wildcard to be in next week’s ATP 500 ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam. Murray won this event back in 2009 where he defeated Rafael Nadal for the title. He will be joining defending champion Juan Martin del Porto and Tomas Berdych in this event.
“Last week I contacted Andy Murray and his management,” said Richard Krajicek, the Rotterdam tournament director and 1996 Wimbledon champion.
“Because he didn’t have a tournament planned between the Australian Open and [the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in] Acapulco, and came back from Australia free from physical issues, it seemed like a good idea to both of us if he came to Rotterdam.
“After consultation with his coach, Ivan Lendl, he agreed. Obviously, this is a great addition to our already very strong field.”
World number three Stanislas Wawrinka, won won the Australian Open 2014 title, has pulled out of the event.
