Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray withdraws from singles event at Wimbledon

LONDON, July 2 (Xinhua) -- British veteran Andy Murray has confirmed on Tuesday that he will not compete in the men's singles at the Wimbledon Championships, but is still planning to compete in the doubles.

David Goffin of Belgium will replace Murray to play against Czech player Tomas Machac at the All England Club Tuesday evening.

37-year-old Murray underwent a surgery to deal with a back injury a few da