Andy Murray set to represent Team GB in fifth Olympic Games and believes future is in good hands with likes of Jack Draper coming through

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As the Olympics are on the horizon as the sporting world’s attention will be turning to Paris and as many head to the games ready to represent Team GB, here’s a look at their tennis situation with an icon, making an historic appearance this summer.

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00:00Andy Murray has been selected to represent Team GB for a fifth Olympics after being included

00:07in next month's squad for the Paris Games. Murray, who back in February signalled his

00:12intention to retire later this year, has been granted an ITF place to compete at Roland-Garros,

00:18despite his lowly singles ranking of 97, due to being a former Grand Slam winner and Olympic

00:24gold medallist.

00:27With a declining Murray, a new British tennis player who could reach all-new heights has

00:31been confirmed. Jack Draper has officially taken over as British number one, but Andy

00:37Murray has tipped his compatriot for much bigger honours. Draper's run to the BOSS Open

00:43final in Stuttgart guaranteed that he would move above Cameron Norrie in the ATP rankings.

00:48Draper has been confirmed in the tennis side to compete at the Olympics with Andy Murray,

00:53with the latter confirming just how important the Games are for their sporting careers.

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