While some of the world’s leading golfers are pulling out of this summer’s Olympic Games, Andy Murray’s commitment to the cause cannot be doubted after he revealed he intends to bid for medals on three fronts in Rio.

Tennis, like golf, is a sport which demands a lot from players with a packed schedule of events contributing to an eye-watering number of air miles and time spent in hotels.

Unlike the majority of Olympic sports, both tennis and golf have their marquee events away from the Games in the form of Masters and Grand Slams – however tennis players have increasingly been setting aside time in their calendars every four years.

World number two Murray has himself participated at two Olympic Games, winning men’s singles gold and mixed doubles silver in front of his home fans at London 2012 – 12 months before famously lifting the Wimbledon trophy.

This summer is shaping up to be another busy one for the Scot, with the French Open, Wimbledon and Great Britain’s Davis Cup defence all on the horizon before Rio.

But while big-name golfers Louis Oosthuizen, Adam Scott and Vijay Singh have all declared they will not be heading to Brazil as the sport makes its Olympic return for the first time since 1904, Murray could not be more eager.

With his brother Jamie currently the world’s number one men’s doubles player and British number one Johanna Konta rising through the female ranks, it is conceivable that Murray could be very busy in Rio– although he insists success for Team GB is also part of the bigger picture.

“It’s not about what’s best for me, it’s more what gives the team the best chance of winning a medal,” he said.

“I did all three (men’s singles, mixed doubles and men’s doubles) at London 2012 but that worked out because me and Jamie had lost in the first round of the doubles whereas if me and Jamie had continued to do well, I don’t think I would not have had as good as Olympics then.

“I’ve spoken to Johanna and also to my brother and we just need to see.

“I’m going to play doubles as well with my brother. To play three events is not easy.

“Maybe we would have a good chance of winning a medal in the mixed. But over the course of the week if I’m getting progressively tired, then it reduces the chances of success.”

Murray was talking after announcing that he has set up his own tennis event, Andy Murray Live presented by SSE, to help raise money for charity.

The event, which will take place on 21 September at the SSE Hydro, will feature both singles and doubles matches, with Jamie Murray, France’s Gael Monfils and former British number one Tim Henman also making up the line up alongside Murray.

Profits from the event will go to local Glasgow children’s charity Young People’s Futures and Unicef – of which Murray is an official ambassador.

“It’s great to be returning home to Scotland and playing in the city of Glasgow,” he added.

“I owe it to my fans who have supported me throughout the years and what better way than to play in front of them at the SSE Hydro while raising money for Young People’s Futures and Unicef. I’ve been told it’s a really great venue and should be good for tennis.

“I’m looking forward to bringing top-level tennis to Glasgow on an annual basis and making this event bigger and better every year.”

Andy Murray Live presented by SSE takes place at The SSE Hydro on 21 September. Tickets are available now at www.thessehydro.com