BRISBANE, Australia — As a new tennis season dawns, the comeback prospects for the bevy of injured stars on the men’s tour appear dim.
Andy Murray, who began last season at No. 1, withdrew from the Brisbane International on Tuesday evening, citing his persistent right hip injury.
“I came here with every intention of making a strong start to the year, but sadly my team and I don’t feel that I’m where I need to be just yet to compete at the highest level,” he said in a statement issued by the tournament.
Murray, 30, has not played a match since the Wimbledon quarterfinals in July.