Queen's Club Championships 2019: Nick Kyrgios welcomes Andy Murray's return to tennis, says won't partner him in doubles
Australian Nick Kyrgios has welcomed Andy Murray’s return to tennis after hip surgery but says he won't partner Murray in doubles
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Nick Kyrgios has welcomed Andy Murray’s return to tennis after hip surgery, saying he could not believe his eyes when he ran into the Briton practising at Queens Club
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Murray, who underwent a hip resurfacing operation five months ago, is making his comeback this week by partnering Feliciano Lopez in the doubles
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Kyrgios has a fractious relationship with Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, but shares a warm friendship with Murray
Bengaluru: Australian Nick Kyrgios has welcomed Andy Murray’s return to tennis after hip surgery, saying he could not believe his eyes when he ran into the Briton practising at Queens Club on Monday.
Murray, who underwent a hip resurfacing operation five months ago, is making his comeback this week by partnering Feliciano Lopez in the doubles. “Andy was the first person I saw here, doing his drills,” Kyrgios told reporters ahead of his opening round match against France’s Adrian Mannarino.
Britain's Andy Murray (L) shakes hands with Australia's Nick Kyrgio after the first round men's singles match at the ATP Queen's Club Championships tennis tournament. June 2018. AFP
“I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Just to see him back healthy and happy on the court is all that matters. He is a warrior. He’s good enough to do damage in doubles, especially with Feliciano. I’d almost pay to watch that match.”
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