Andy Murray undergoes hip surgery and targets Wimbledon return after Australia Open pull-out

ANDY MURRAY is aiming for a Wimbledon comeback after undergoing hip surgery.

The Brit described the operation in Melbourne as “successful” and said he hoped to be back in action in time for the grass-court season.

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Murray, 30, revealed on Facebook: “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.”

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Murray has not played since he was knocked out of Wimbledon in July.

And his hip KO meant he was forced to pull out of this month’s Australia Open.

But he is by no means down and out.

Murray said: “I’m not finished playing tennis yet. I’m going to be competing at the highest level again,” he said.

“I’m very optimistic about the future – the surgeon is very happy about how it went.”