The 37-year-old player, who had surgery for a spinal cyst 10 days ago, was scheduled to face Czech rival Tomas Machak in the first round on Center Court on Tuesday.
Despite practicing on Monday, Scott has now confirmed that he will focus his attention on competing in doubles.
"Unfortunately, despite working incredibly hard on his recovery since his operation a week ago, Andy has made the very difficult decision not to play singles this year," Murray's team said in a statement.
“As you can imagine, he is extremely disappointed but he has confirmed that he will play the doubles with Jamie and is looking forward to competing at Wimbledon for the last time.”
Murray has a 61–13 singles record in SW19. He has lifted the trophy twice, in 2013 he became the first British men's singles champion at the tournament since Fred Perry in 1936.
Murray has suffered from injuries in recent years. Last month, he had to retire from a match against Australia's Jordan Thompson in Queens after just five matches because a cyst had pressed on a nerve in his back, leaving his right leg numb.
Despite practicing on Monday, Scott has now confirmed that he will focus his attention on competing in doubles.
"Unfortunately, despite working incredibly hard on his recovery since his operation a week ago, Andy has made the very difficult decision not to play singles this year," Murray's team said in a statement.
“As you can imagine, he is extremely disappointed but he has confirmed that he will play the doubles with Jamie and is looking forward to competing at Wimbledon for the last time.”
Murray has a 61–13 singles record in SW19. He has lifted the trophy twice, in 2013 he became the first British men's singles champion at the tournament since Fred Perry in 1936.
Murray has suffered from injuries in recent years. Last month, he had to retire from a match against Australia's Jordan Thompson in Queens after just five matches because a cyst had pressed on a nerve in his back, leaving his right leg numb.
