Andy Murray will compete at Eastbourne next week as he looks to test his fitness further ahead of Wimbledon.
The three-time Grand Slam champion made his return to competitive action in a defeat to Nick Kyrgios at Queens on Tuesday and planned to assess his recovery from that encounter before making his mind up over whether he would be ready to play another event.
After a successful period of rest, the Briton has decided he is capable of competing at Eastbourne and accepted a late wildcard, although he is not necessarily set to play at Wimbledon.
Im looking forward to getting some more time on the grass courts at Eastbourne this week, Murray said.
I played Davis Cup there in 2010 and I know the courts and facilities there are excellent.
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It was good to get back to competition at Queens this week, and Im hoping to building on that next week at Devonshire Park.
Nature Valley International Tournament Director Gavin Fletcher added: Andy is a great champion and immensely popular with fans both here in Britain and around the world.
With two Wimbledon titles to his name his grass court credentials are impeccable and Im sure the fans will give Andy a warm welcome down here in Eastbourne.
Novak Djokovic took a late wildcard in 2017 to lift the title and Murray will now have an opportunity to follow suit.
Once he has finished competing at Devonshire Park, he will then make a decision over whether hes ready to compete at the All England Club.
His fitness remains a concern after an 11-month spell on the sidelines following a hip injury and he will need to prove his health again at Eastbourne before stepping up to the best-of-five sets format at Wimbledon.
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Andy Murray will compete at Eastbourne next week as he looks to test his fitness further ahead of Wimbledon.
The three-time Grand Slam champion made his return to competitive action in a defeat to Nick Kyrgios at Queens on Tuesday and planned to assess his recovery from that encounter before making his mind up over whether he would be ready to play another event.
After a successful period of rest, the Briton has decided he is capable of competing at Eastbourne and accepted a late wildcard, although he is not necessarily set to play at Wimbledon.
Im looking forward to getting some more time on the grass courts at Eastbourne this week, Murray said.
I played Davis Cup there in 2010 and I know the courts and facilities there are excellent.
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It was good to get back to competition at Queens this week, and Im hoping to building on that next week at Devonshire Park.
Nature Valley International Tournament Director Gavin Fletcher added: Andy is a great champion and immensely popular with fans both here in Britain and around the world.
With two Wimbledon titles to his name his grass court credentials are impeccable and Im sure the fans will give Andy a warm welcome down here in Eastbourne.
Novak Djokovic took a late wildcard in 2017 to lift the title and Murray will now have an opportunity to follow suit.
Once he has finished competing at Devonshire Park, he will then make a decision over whether hes ready to compete at the All England Club.
His fitness remains a concern after an 11-month spell on the sidelines following a hip injury and he will need to prove his health again at Eastbourne before stepping up to the best-of-five sets format at Wimbledon.
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