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Andy Murray received no end of praise and well wishes today after posting an update on his ongoing battle with a hip injury.

The former tennis champion shared news of his recent hip resurfacing surgery on Instagram, but followers got a little more than they were expecting.

Eagle-eyed fans spotted the Scottish sportsman’s manhood in an x-ray image he shared on his account, alongside another photo of him receiving post-op.

Before long, the comments quickly filled with hilarious innuendos and, of course, the odd aubergine emoji.

(Image: Instagram)

One wrote: "And you dress to the left! Good luck with your recovery."

Another fan wrote: "Mmm scans can be revealing lol x"

One said: "Speedy recovery, happy you’re out of pain and congrats on the pork sword."

Another asked: "Am I the only one that noticed the X-ray penis?" followed by laugh-crying emojis.

And another said: "Is it just me or can i see his dingle dangle outlined there!?"

(Image: Instagram)

Murray hinted at a possible comeback as he revealed he felt "battered and bruised" after the gruelling operation.

It comes two weeks after he crashed out of the Australian Open.

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The brave Scot lost in the first round of the tennis Grand Slam after he put on the performance of a lifetime against Roberto Bautista Agut.

The heartbreaking defeat came after the tennis sensation revealed that his career is almost at an end due to ongoing problems with his hip.

But this latest update provides fresh hope for fans eager to see him back on the court.