Published 09:28 IST, December 13th 2019
Murray's pre-season training interrupted by groin injury
Britain's Murray has canceled his training block in Miami because of a groin injury that has left him unable to practice on the court, according to a report
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Britain's Andy Murray has canceled his training block in Miami because of a groin injury that has left him unable to practice on court, according to a report on Thursday. former world number one suffered a bruise to his pelvic bone during Britain's Davis Cup campaign in Mrid last month, Times newspaper said. He played one singles match before missing rest of event.
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Murray's Grand Slam comeback at next month's Australian Open, which starts on January 20, is apparently t in doubt, however. three-time Grand Slam champion, ranked 126 in world, will likely receive a wild card to compete in Melbourne. Scot, 32, is due to travel to Australia in late December to prepare for new ATP Cup team competition, which starts on January 3. Earlier this year he broke down in tears, saying 2019 Australian Open could be his last tournament but he returned to court after hip resurfacing surgery and beat fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka in final of European Open in October. Murray has signed up to play in Montpellier in week immediately following year's first Grand Slam, suggesting he does t expect to reach latter sts in Melbourne.
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09:24 IST, December 13th 2019