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Australian Open organisers have announced that Andy Murray will make his return to grand slam tennis at next year’s first major of the season, a year after undergoing career-saving hip surgery.
The three-time grand slam-winning Briton has been slowly working his way back to fitness and is now ranked 289th, up from 503rd just a week ago.
After an injury-ravaged couple of seasons, the Scot appeared to announce his retirement from top level tennis ahead of his elimination from the Australian Open back in January.
Murray got emotional as he watched a pre-packaged tribute to his career after he was eliminated by 22nd seed Roberto Bautista Agut in a four-hour, five-set clash in Melbourne.
However, in his post-match interview, he said he was considering a second hip surgery, and had not yet ruled out a return after recovering from the operation.


Murray, 32, won his opening match at the Shanghai Masters on Monday, beating Argentine qualifier Juan Ignacio Londero in three sets.


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Britain's Andy Murray prepares for his match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic on Margaret Court Arena ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships IN Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic (L) and Britain's Andy Murray arrive on court during a practice session in Melbourne on January 10, 2019, ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament. (Photo by ASANKA BRENDON RATNAYAKE / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Andy Murray of England speaks to the media during a press conference at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, January 11, 2019. AAP Image/Daniel Pockett/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVE. AUSTRALIA OUT. NEW ZEALAND OUT.

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 10, 2019 - Britain's Andy Murray talks to staff at practice match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic . REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Andy Murray of Great Britain breaks down during a press conference in Melbourne on January 11, 2019, ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament. - Injury-plagued former world number one Murray on January 11, 2019 said he is set to retire this year and hopes to make it till Wimbledon, but conceded the Australian Open could be his last event. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Britain's Andy Murray runs to make a forehand return to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during a practice match on Margaret Court Arena ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships IN Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Andy Murray of Britain leaves a press conference in Melbourne on January 11, 2019, after annoucing his plans to retire later this year, ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament. - Injury-plagued former world number one Murray on January 11 said he is set to retire this year and hopes to make it till Wimbledon, but conceded the Australian Open could be his last event. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

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The Scot has slipped to No 289 in the world rankings
Murray has reached the final of the Australian Open five times



The Scot, who has reached the final of the Australian Open five times, has slipped to No 289 in the world rankings.


Andy Murray set to return to Australian Open in 2020, a year after emotional farewell

.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;} The Scot has slipped to No 289 in the world rankings Murray has reached the final of the Australian Open five times

The Scot has slipped to No 289 in the world rankings

Murray has reached the final of the Australian Open five times