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Murray returns to court

London : The former world number one Andy Murray has started hitting balls again in the south of France as he eyes a return to competitive action in time for the grass court campaign. The 30-year-old was training at the academy of Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou in Nice.

The Scotsman could be back on court for a competitive match at the end of May in the new Challenger event on an indoor hard court at Loughborough.

Murray has been working with coach Jamie Delgado, fitness trainer Matt Little and physio Shane Annun. He is still some way short of full movement as he begins the long haul back.