WIMBLEDON, England — Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, said Sunday that it is “impossible” to predict whether he would be ready to compete at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament despite feeling “better every day” as he recovers from surgery to remove a cyst from his spine.

Murray, 37, is slated to play the first round of singles at the All England Club on Tuesday. He and his older brother, Jamie, were also awarded wild-card invitations for doubles, which begin later this week.

Andy Murray Is Still Not Sure Whether He Will Be Able To Compete At Wimbledon

The Scot underwent back surgery on June 22 after being forced to stop during a match at Queen’s Club a few days prior. He stated that the cyst was compressing a nerve, rendering his right leg numb and difficult to use and that he expected to miss Wimbledon “highly likely” before the surgery.

“It’s been a tough 10 days,” he stated.

Murray played a practice set on Sunday.

“It went pretty well, but I still don’t have 100% feeling and sensation in my leg,” stated the surgeon.

Murray intends to take medical checks on Monday, the first day of Wimbledon, and play another practice set before deciding in the evening.

Andy Murray Is Still Not Sure Whether He Will Be Able To Compete At Wimbledon

Murray has won three major championships: the U.S. Open in 2012 and Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016. In 2013, he became the first British guy to win the All England Club’s singles trophy in 77 years.

He is also the first player to win two Olympic singles gold medals. He triumphed in London in 2012 when the All England Club hosted the sport’s Summer Games and Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

Murray underwent two hip procedures in 2018 and 2019. Murray returned to action after the second surgery, in which he received a metal hip implant, despite believing he would have to retire.

Subsequently, he has been sidelined by various medical difficulties, including injuring ligaments in his left ankle at the Miami Open in March.

Murray lost in the first round of the French Open in May.

Andy Murray Is Still Not Sure Whether He Will Be Able To Compete At Wimbledon

He is not the only 37-year-old with multiple Wimbledon titles on his resume who is recovering from recent surgery: Novak Djokovic, who won seven of his 24 Grand Slam titles at the All England Club, had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee less than a month ago after being injured at the French Open.

Djokovic stated Saturday that he feels good enough to compete at Wimbledon and possibly win another trophy.

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Ever wondered what it’s like to attend a party given by Beatles legend Paul McCartney? Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel got an invite and has the scoop.

During an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” on Wednesday, the host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and his wife Molly McNearney, who is also the executive producer and co-head writer on the ABC show, discussed the star-studded bash, claiming they brushed shoulders with everyone from Taylor Swift to Bruce Springsteen.

Paul McCartney Hosted A Very Star-Studded Party And Jimmy Kimmel Spilled The Tea About The Guestlist

According to Kimmel, Swift was in charge of the music that night, and she was joined by her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

“They claimed Taylor Swift was DJing. “She just had her iPhone and tapped into the house system, but she wasn’t hired to work there,” he explained.

With several notable music superstars among the 100 visitors, including Ringo Starr and Mick Jagger, Kimmel stated that there was no big jam session, but “people were dancing in the kitchen, including Molly.”

Kimmel, admittedly too star-struck to approach Jagger, said that at a party like that, “you gravitate toward the people you already know and go, ‘Can you believe that this is happening and that we’re here?'”

According to Kimmel, even some of the most famous attendees noticed the star power in the room, and he and Springsteen talked about it.

“I mean, even Bruce Springsteen was like, ‘This is some party,'” the comedian explained.

McNearney also managed to locate her pals Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, whom she described as “so relieved to see because it was one of those parties where I didn’t know how to hold my body.”

“I didn’t know where to look, I didn’t know what to do,” she went on.

It’s unknown when the party occurred, but it sounds identical to the one Kimmel discussed with “Dune: Part Two” star Austin Butler on his late-night show earlier this month.

“It was maybe the craziest party I’ve ever been to in my whole life,” Kimmel stated.

Butler said that witnessing McCartney and Starr in the same room “was amazing” and “so special.” Surpris ingly, that wasn’t the sighting that struck him the most.

“It was Meryl Streep,” Butler explained. “She’s just the greatest.”

Oh, to be a fly on the walls.

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Balmoral Castle, a royal palace, will open to the public for the first time, allowing visitors to witness and experience the King’s interior design selections.

This occasion is the first time in history that the public will witness the monarch’s design choices within Balmoral.

Mirror reports that the Balmoral Castle will be open to royal admirers starting Monday.

Inside Balmoral Castle: A Glimpse into Royal Design Preferences

Balmoral, the Royal Family’s iconic Scottish estate, has long been regarded as one of late Queen Elizabeth’s favorite places in the kingdom; she spent her summers in the Scottish highlands and even opted to retire there in her final days.

Starting Monday, tourists can take guided tours of various rooms within the Aberdeenshire castle. This historic site, which numerous monarchs have adored since Queen Victoria’s reign, is highly valued by the local Scots, who have a strong affinity for their royal neighbors.

James Hamilton Goddard, who oversees tourist activities for the Balmoral Estate, and his crew have worked tirelessly to prepare the entry hall, red corridor, main and family dining rooms, page’s lobby, library, and drawing room for public viewing.

He said, “It’s a lovely place, and I believe the King wants people to see it. My department asked us to put something together, and we did. The lucky ticket holders will walk away with a glimpse of the Royal family’s holiday home, which is precisely what it is, and it seems quite homely.”

Charles has handpicked a collection of paintings by Victorian artist Sir Edwin Henry Landseer to hang on the walls at Balmoral Castle. He shares his ancestor Queen Victoria’s admiration for Landseer, a famous painter and sculptor well known for the lions on Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square.