Andy Murray to make doubles return at Queen's Club
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Andy Murray will make his return to tennis by playing doubles at Queen's Club in London later this month.
The three-time Grand Slam champion has not played since having hip surgery in January that could have brought his career to an end.
"We are delighted to confirm that Andy Murray intends to return to play doubles at the Fever-Tree Championships at The Queen's Club, 17th-23rd June!" Tournament organizers confirmed on Twitter on Monday.
Murray is expected to team up with Spaniard Feliciano Lopez.
Britain's Andy Murray is defeated by Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut during his first round match at the 2019 Australian Open in Melbourne, January 14, 2019. /VCG Photo

Britain's Andy Murray is defeated by Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut during his first round match at the 2019 Australian Open in Melbourne, January 14, 2019. /VCG Photo

"I am really excited to return to the match court for the first time since my surgery. Queen's has always been a special place for me and it's the perfect place to return," said the Scot, a five-time singles' winner at the tournament.
"It's where I won my first ATP match, my first title in Britain and on grass. It's been my most successful tournament overall."
Murray's return to the court will raise hopes that he could appear at Wimbledon, although he played down his chances of appearing in the singles there.
"I'm not yet ready to return to the singles court, but I've been pain-free for a few months. I've made good progress in training and on the practice court, and this is the next step for me as I try to return to the tour," the 32-year-old added.
(With input from AFP and Reuters)