Andy Murray pulls out of Australian Open

Andy Murray's injury woes continue as the former World number 1 tennis star has decided to pull out of the ATP Cup and also the Australian Open starting January 20th. Murray struggled with injury since the Davis Cup finals 6 weeks ago and minor setbacks to his rehab programme will keep the Brit out of action until February. Murray though will continue to practice at home to build up fitness. A constant struggle with hip injury had forced Murray to announce his intention to retire after Wimbledon this year but returned to singles action in August and just two months later, defeated Stan Wawrinka to clinch his first ATP Tour singles title since 2017.