Andy Murray: "I'm pretty certain I can play" again

Andy Murray says he could return from hip surgery by Wimbledon, but for now just in doubles.

Speaking to ***The Time*s, Murray described his recovery from surgery as successful and has now begun training again. "I don't have pain," said Murray, adding that "on the court hitting, it has been perfect. It's been really good so far."

The 32-year-old appears to be aiming for a singles comeback, but so far has just committed to doubles, where Bob Bryan has returned from a similar surgery. He was also tentative about returning during the grass-court season, though he indicated that is his goal.

"In doubles, I am pretty certain I will be able to play," he said. "I can look at Bob Bryan and say, look at what he has done. He is playing top three, top four in the world.

"I would say there is very little chance I would play singles during the grass. Potentially doubles, but I'm not trying to get ready for the singles right now."

But according to Murray, his inclination to delay his comeback is actually a good sign, since he had previously spoken of potentially retiring at Wimbledon.

"The thing I said before was, that if I don't feel good, there was more chance I would play and then stop," he said. "Whereas if it's feeling good, it makes a bit more sense to give it time to make sure it's as good as possible before I try to play singles on it."

Murray is not likely to start his return playing doubles with his brother, Jamie, who recently said he wants to play with a top doubles player and his younger brother is still getting back in form.

Murray, who had a hitting session with Nick Kyrgios, is entered at the grass event at Queen's.