Tennis news - Andy Murray could make return after hip surgery, says mother Judy
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ByEurosport
Updated 06/03/2019 at 15:00 GMT
Andy Murray could return to competitive tennis after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery last month but the former world number one also knows his career might already be over, his mother Judy has said.
Gentlemen's Singles Champion Andy Murray of Great Britain poses with his mum Judy Murray during the Wimbledon Championships 2013 Winners Ball at InterContinental Park Lane Hotel on July 7, 2013 in London, England. (
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Three-times Grand Slam champion Murray said before his first round exit at the Australian Open last month that the tournament could be his last as a professional due to severe hip pain.
However, having fought back from two sets down to take Roberto Bautista Agut to a decider, which he ultimately lost, the 31-year-old Murray hinted that he could compete in Melbourne in 2020.
And now Judy Murray has added furthered speculation that the 2013 Wimbledon winner could return to professional tennis following his hip resurfacing operation.
"I think he will (return)," Judy was quoted as saying by Sky Sports at the Rio Open. "(But) I think he's aware that it might not be possible.
He's a smart guy, he has a lot of interest in different things, he has a lot of options in life after tennis. But the most important thing is that he's free from the pain he's had for 20 months.
"He has a young family, you have to think about the quality of life for the rest of your life. Actually, that's the most important thing."
The resurfacing procedure is the second surgery the two-time Olympic champion has had on the joint – however, despite extensive rehabilitation, the problem persisted, leaving the resurfacing surgery as the only option to extend his career.
With additional reporting from Reuters
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