Mats Wilander explains his honest opinion on the timing of Andy Murray’s surgery ahead of Wimbledon

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Mats Wilander shared his honest opinion on the timing of Andy Murray’s back surgery with Wimbledon around the corner.

The Brit admitted he may retire from the sport after the grass court Grand Slam and the Paris Olympics, two events where he has enjoyed so much success.

Time is running out for Murray to prepare to feature at SW19 for possibly the final time following an operation on a spinal cyst.

This procedure has made Wilander unsure if Murray will be at his best in what may prove to be a centre court farewell.

Mats Wilander brands the timing of Andy Murray’s back surgery a ‘disaster’

Murray required surgery on his back after retiring from his match against Australia’s Jordan Thompson at Queen’s.

The 37-year-old was trailing the first set of the second round match 5-1 when he decided he could no longer continue playing.

Three days later Murray went under the knife and Wilander is worried that it has thrown his chances of playing at Wimbledon one more time in jeopardy.

“In a way, it’s a disaster. I would think Andy Murray will show up if he is 90% healthy. Especially if it’s going to be the last tournament of his career,” the Swede told Eurosport.

“It’s very sad if he doesn’t get to play, but I think that will just allow us to see him play one more tournament somewhere because I do think Andy Murray is going to play a match and retire on that court after he’s lost his last match.”

Who is Andy Murray set to play at Wimbledon?

Murray said he would wait until as late as possible to make a decision on whether he will play at Wimbledon. If he does compete, he has been named in the draw and is set to take on the dangerous Tomas Machac.

The pair have already played one another twice this season and the Czech player has emerged victorious on both occasions.

Machac took their first meeting 7-5, 6-4 in Marseille, before coming from behind to edge a tight three-set battle at the Miami Open.

Their next match will take place under much different circumstances with Murray cheered on by his home crowd at a tournament and on a surface where he feels most comfortable.