Murray is set to return to professional tennis (Picture: Getty Images)

Andy Murray is set to return to professional tennis at Queen’s in two weeks’ time, likely playing doubles with Feliciano Lopez.

The three-time Grand Slam champion intends to play with the 37-year-old Spanish 51st-ranked doubles player at the Queen’s Club, in what would be his first match since undergoing hip surgery earlier this year.

Murray has previously admitted he most likely won’t be ready to play singles on the grass this summer but left the door wide open to playing doubles at Wimbledon, and he is scheduled to play a tune-up event with the Spaniard.

The former world No. 1 said: ‘I am really excited to return to the match court for the first time since my surgery.




‘Queen’s has always been a special place for me and it’s the perfect place to return. It’s where I won my first ATP match, my first title in Britain and on grass, and it’s been my most successful tournament overall.

‘I’m not yet ready to return to the singles court, but I’ve been pain-free for a few months now. I’ve made good progress in training and on the practice court, and this is the next step for me as I try to return to the tour.’

The two-time Wimbledon winner had teased a return with an Instagram video of him serving and volleying on the grass a matter of days ago, and he will take to court at the Fever-Tree Championships from Monday 17-23 June, sources have confirmed.

Funnily enough, in the Scot’s last doubles outing on the ATP Tour, alongside compatriot Dan Evans, he faced Lopez in the opening round at Indian Wells. Murray and Evans came out on top.

His last competitive match came at the Australian Open, where he was beaten by Roberto Bautista Agut in the opening round in a five-set thriller. The Briton was then essentially retired on court, with messages from great rivals Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal being blasted on the big screen. Now, he’s set to return.

It’s possible that Murray will face his brother Jamie at Queen’s. Jamie has recently changed up his partner, ditching Bruno Soares in favour of teaming up with Neal Skupski.

Murray’s mother Judy appears excited about the prospect of her son returning to action.

Asked how excited she was about Murray competing with Lopez, she simply replied: ‘Off the charts.’

British fans will no doubt be delighted at the news, with confirmation expected from the tournament later this evening.