Andy Murray undergoes hip surgery to fix injury problems

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Former world No.1 and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has undergone hip surgery and is determined to return to action in time for this year's Wimbledon tournament. The 30-year-old Briton posted an update on Facebook on Monday announcing he had an operation to solve his injury problems.

"Today I underwent successful right hip surgery at the St Vincent Hospital in Melbourne. I'd like to thank Dr John O’Donnell and all of the staff for looking after me. I look forward to returning to competitive tennis during the grass court season. Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes and support over the last few days. I'll comeback from this," said Murray.

Andy Murray with the US Open winner's trophy. /VCG Photo

Murray has not played a competitive match for six months. He withdrew from the Brisbane International first, and last week pulled out from the Australian Open.

The Two-time Olympic gold medalist, who ended 2016 as world No.1, has slipped down to 19th in the rankings. His problems became evident at Wimbledon last year when he appeared to be limping while being beaten by US player Sam Querrey in the quarter-finals of the grass-court tournament.

Andy Murray with his gold medal in 2016 Rio Olympics. /VCG Photo

Murrary attempted to return at the US Open in August but was forced to withdraw two days before the start of the tournament.

He made a brief return after months away with a one set exhibition match in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 29 last year, but lost to Roberto Bautista Agut, and appeared to be limping again when moving around the court.