Andy Murray, Jamie Murray, Johanna Konta and Heather Watson in GB Olympics tennis squad
Friday 10 June 2016 17:22, UK
Reigning Olympic champion Andy Murray will spearhead Great Britain's challenge at Rio 2016 after being named alongside his brother Jamie in a four-player squad.
Murray, who won gold at London 2012 after beating Roger Federer in the men's singles final, will play singles, doubles with Jamie and mixed doubles with his likely partner being world No 18 Johanna Konta.
Heather Watson, who played in the women's singles four years ago, has also been selected in the GB team.
Murray, beaten in the French Open final last weekend by Novak Djokovic, led Britain to the Davis Cup title in November and has targeted the Olympics as one of his goals this year.
"There is invaluable Olympic experience in this squad with both Andy and Jamie selected for their third, and Heather for her second successive Olympic Games," said Mark England, chef de mission for the British Olympic team.
"Double medallist Andy is the defending men's singles champion and Jamie one of the world's best doubles players.
"Heather I am sure will lean on the experience from London 2012 and use that to her advantage; and it is brilliant to welcome Johanna into the team for the first time after a sensational year so far."
Murray, who claimed his first Grand Slam title at the US Open shortly after winning gold in London, is ranked No 2 in the ATP rankings, the same as brother Jamie in doubles.
"Playing for Britain during London 2012 gave me some of the best memories I have in sport," Murray, 29, said.
"I can't wait to get to Rio to try and win more medals."
