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Andy Murray has lined up older brother Jamie as his doubles partner in the fourth event of his comeback.

The pair are scheduled to play next week at Washington, according to the *New York Times*. The tournament later confirmed in an announcement Wednesday morning.

"I’m obviously very excited to be on the court with (Jamie) and also to go back to Washington,” said Andy Murray. “It’s a city I’ve always enjoyed visiting so it should be fun. I’m hoping to have a good summer over in the States, keep progressing physically and hopefully get back on the singles court soon.”

The event is concentrating on "highlighting doubles" and "creating compelling teams" for the competition, added tournament owner Mark Ein.

"They called us and said Andy really wanted to come back to D.C., and wanted to play doubles with his brother."

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That includes the pairing of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios, two young talents who have issued some barbed comments about each other and their respective hobbies of creating videos and playing video games.

All top 10 doubles players are also entered.

Andy and Jamie have played together repeatedly during their careers, winning two titles. While Andy is former No. 1 in singles, Jamie is a former No. 1 in doubles.

Andy Murray returns to doubles in Washington, with brother Jamie

Andy Murray returns to doubles in Washington, with brother Jamie

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Andy Murray have is playing his fourth event since his comeback in June. (Getty Images)

Andy, who had hip surgery following the Australian Open, has played three doubles events in his comeback, winning the Queen Club with Feliciano Lopez. He is aiming to come back in singles if his hip allows him to play.

The 32-year-old Scot is a three-time Grand Slam singles champion, having won two Wimbledon crowns and one US Open title.

Andy Murray returns to doubles in Washington, with brother Jamie

Andy Murray returns to doubles in Washington, with brother Jamie