Murray opts for back pain touch-up before Stuttgart

Andy Murray has revealed he is planning a minor medical procedure on some nagging back pain in hopes of being fighting fit for what is expected to be his final career grass-court campaign.

The 37-year-old spelled out his plans to British media at the French Open after his first-round loss to Stan Wawrinka.

The Scot ranked 75th is set to rest after the touch-up and then head to Stuttgart for his first pre-Wimbledon event, with the German tournament starting on June 10.

Murray reached the final at the Weissenhof club two years ago, finishing runner-up to Matteo Berrettini after beating NIck Kyrgios in the semis.

“My back has been a problem the last few weeks for practice and stuff. It has not been great,” the former No. 1 said.

“In my prime, clay always caused issues with my back. I didn’t this year (but) it has not been that comfortable.

“I’m hoping I will have a procedure, have a few days’ rest and then should be fine.”

Murray pulled the plug on next week’s Challenger in the far-flung London suburbs, an event beloved by early losers in Paris as they first step onto the grass.

Murray has given strong indications in recent months that he will wrap up his career sometime this year.

Main photo:- Andy Murray won Wimbledon in 2016 – by Karl Winter International Sports Fotos Ltd