Andy Murray to take advice on Zika virus before decision on defending Olympic title in Rio

Novak Djokovic admitted he was concerned by the situation but said he still planned to play at the Olympics

Murray said: 'I plan to go, for sure, but I need to get a little bit more information' (Getty)

Andy Murray said here at the French Open that he would be seeking more information about the Zika virus before making a final decision on whether to defend his Olympic title in Rio this summer.

More than 100 scientists have signed an open letter to the World Health Organisation saying it would be unethical for the Olympics to go ahead in Rio following the outbreak of the virus, which has been linked with birth defects in thousands of babies. However, the WHO has said that the virus is not a reason to move or postpone the Games.

“A lot of people have been talking about it in the last few days,” Murray told the BBC. “I saw 100 scientists saying it would be unethical if it were to go on there. It is something I will speak to a couple of doctors about to get some advice. I plan to go, for sure, but I need to get a little bit more information before making a decision.”

Novak Djokovic admitted he was concerned by the situation but said he still planned to play at the Olympics and felt that cancelling the Games would be “unthinkable”.

He added: “Honestly, I don't know what to think any more. But I need to get informed more so I can speak more in detail about it, because for the moment I'm planning to play the Olympics. Nothing is changing.”