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ANTWERP, Belgium — Andy Murray has won his first ATP Tour final since having hip surgery in January for an injury that left him contemplating retirement at one point. "If I had got smoked I would have been like: 's—, I don't want that to be the last match that I play.' But having dug in, he got his reward as Wawrinka’s serve faltered, and Murray broke back to 3-3. It was brilliant, so that would be a nice way to finish as well. "After the (Australian Open) this year, when I wasn't sure whether I'd be able to play again, I was excited about coming back to Australia and giving my best, and that makes this even more disappointing for me. The former world number one said he would decide whether to have further hip surgery following Monday's gallant five-set loss to Roberto Bautista Agut. Murray rallied to beat his fellow three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, in the European Open final on Sunday. Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic hails 'brave' Andy Murray as retirement looms "Probably to have the operation," British star Murray replied when asked what route he would take. (CNN)After making a remarkable recovery from a hip injury that threatened to end his career, Andy Murray won't be playing at next month's Australian Open after all. Last January, Murray wept in a press conference when he said he intended to retire because of the hip injury. After making a remarkable recovery from a hip injury that threatened to end his career, Andy Murray won't be playing at next month's Australian Open after all. "Option B gives me the best chance of playing at Wimbledon. Murray saved two more break points at 4-4 to leave Wawrinka serving to stay in the match. The plan was to compete at the Australian Open and make his farewell at his home major, Wimbledon. I was competitive here against a top player with very little practice and matches — and grass is a better surface for me. "Although we will miss him in January, we wish him all the very best for his recovery and look forward to seeing him back on court very soon.". Wawrinka had two more chances at 4-4 but again Murray fought off the danger and then took his first set point to clinch, 6-4, and level the match. ... but it will likely be sometime in 2019. Updated 0851 GMT (1651 HKT) December 29, 2019. "I know how excited Andy was about coming back to compete in Australia in January, and how disappointed he is not to make it for 2020," Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said in the release. That's what I need to decide. I could be competitive. The crucial break of serve in the first set came in the second game, with Murray saving two break points but not a third, and his Swiss opponent served it out, 6-3. ", An amazing tennis player. But an even better person. He will also miss the new ATP Cup event prior to the year's first major. Murray kept the door ajar for a Melbourne return next year in his post-match news conference, though the 31-year-old appears to be leaning towards potential career-ending surgery. Andy Murray said he will "probably" have an operation on his debilitating hip injury as doubts emerge over a possible Wimbledon farewell after his spirited Australian Open exit. "My hip is screwed anyway so it's not like the match (against Bautista Agut) is going to make it any worse than what it is. "If I took a few months off and didn't play, I could definitely get myself on the court to play Wimbledon one last time. Murray got emotional after beating Stan Wawrinka in the European Open final. I think I would be able to deal with that being my last match. "I've worked so hard to get myself into a situation where I can play at the top level and I'm gutted I'm not going to be able to play in Australia in January," Murray said in an emailed news release issued by Tennis Australia. 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Murray looked in deep trouble when Wawrinka broke again in the third game of the second set, and had to save more break points to avoid losing a fourth game in a row. But because of the way the match went and actually how I finished the match, I literally couldn't have done any more. After undergoing hip resurfacing surgery, Murray returned to the court in June playing doubles — including at Wimbledon — before moving back to singles in August. Andy Murray defeated Stan Wawrinka, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, on Sunday. Murray continued: "I would definitely play Wimbledon if I didn't have the operation because my hip isn't going to be much worse off after this match. When Wawrinka blazed a forehand well off-target on Murray’s first match point, the formerly top-ranked Murray celebrated a remarkable comeback. Andy Murray announces retirement from tennis 00:53. 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Eight months on from right hip surgery, the former World No. The first option makes my life a lot more comfortable and enjoyable, but potentially means I never play again and also miss Wimbledon. "Unfortunately I've had a setback recently and as a precaution, need to work through that before I get back on court competing.". The 34-year-old Wawrinka was looking for his first ATP title since the 2017 Geneva Open. 1 battled past Nitto ATP Finals contender Matteo Berrettini 7-6(2), 7-6(7) in two hours and two minutes. The five-time Australian Open finalist has been forced to pull out of next month's event due to a different injury, to his pelvis. "Andy's last match at the Australian Open was a five-set roller coaster that none of us who witnessed it will ever forget. Wawrinka stepped up again early in the third set, and was twice a break ahead, but once more Murray dug in, hitting back immediately both times. Andy Murray Wins First ATP Tournament Since Hip Surgery. The player he beat in last year's final, Rafael Nadal, will tie Roger Federer atop the men's grand slam list with 20 grand slam titles if he wins the tournament. The injury hampered the three-time grand slam winner at the end of the 2019 season and he then canceled a pre-season training block scheduled for Miami in December. “This is one of the biggest wins that I’ve had after everything so I’m very proud,” Murray, 32, said. The 32-year-old father of three made a triumphant return in doubles just before Wimbledon and played mixed doubles. His determination and iron will was on display for all to see, and it's that fighting spirit that has driven him to come back from a potentially career-ending injury to achieve the results he has this year. Andy Murray and Serena Williams became the talk of the town when it was announced on Tuesday 2 July that they would be participating together in the 2019 mixed doubles tournament at Wimbledon. It was an amazing atmosphere. Murray revealed plans to retire at the All England Club, where he won two of his three grand slams, before the Australian Open got underway due to his ongoing hip woes. It was his first ATP Tour final since March 2017.

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