Andy Murray chooses to sidestep Rogers Cup in Toronto

Andy Murray has decided to miss the Rogers Cup in Toronto

The world No 2 has chosen to miss the Canadian occasion surprisingly since making his presentation in it in 2006 as he says his body needs extra rest taking after his Wimbledon achievement.

Murray, who likewise quit Great Britain's Davis Cup triumph over Serbia at the weekend, said: "I generally anticipate coming to Canada and it's the first occasion when I've missed the competition, the folks there make an incredible showing with regards to and dependably care for the players.

"My body needs some recuperation time in the wake of achieving the last phases of competitions in the course of recent months.

"I'm sorry to learn fans in Toronto yet I anticipate being back in Canada one year from now."

Murray has won the Masters 1000 title in Toronto three times and vanquished Novak Djokovic in a year ago's last.

"Andy has been extremely faithful to our occasion throughout the years, yet positively we are frustrated he has picked not to be in Toronto this year," said competition chief Karl Hale.

"As a Masters 1000 occasion, we are a standout amongst the most vital competitions on the date-book. Andy is one of the extremely best players on the planet and a fan top pick.

"He will be remembered fondly however we wish him proceeded with accomplishment through the parity of the season."

The Rogers Cup will happen from July 23-31 at Aviva Center in Toronto.

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