Murray Receives Shanghai Wild Card

Andy Murray will continue his singles comeback in Asia.The former world No. 1 has accepted a wild card into next month's Rolex Shanghai Masters.More: Osaka Splits With CoachTournament organizers announced Murray's wild card on Twitter.

Look who is coming to the Rolex Shanghai Masters. A 3-time champion, @andy_murray has been awarded a wild card for the 2019 tournament 5 to 13 October pic.twitter.com/moPQjgILtU
— RolexShMasters (@SH_RolexMasters) September 12, 2019

The three-time Shanghai champion raised the title trophy three years ago."I'm really looking forward to be going back to Shanghai, a tournament I have had success at in the past," Murray said. "Thanks to the tournament for a wildcard, it's great to be able to continue my comeback and play more tennis in China. Shanghai is a great city—I feel comfortable there and the fans are always supportive."The 32-year-old Murray underwent hip resurfacing surgery after the Australian Open in January.Murray will launch his Asian swing later this month playing the 250-level Zhuhai Tennis Championships, which also has commitments from Stefanos Tsitsipas, Gael Monfils, Roberto Bautista Agut and Nick Kyrgios.

Two weeks to go!!Players are on their way to #Zhuhai.🐎🐎A star-studded field field: 🌟🌟🌟Murray
Tsitsipas
Bautista Agut
Coric
Monfils
Kyrgios
Pouille
De Minaur
Herbert
Berdych
Cecchinato
Ramos-Vinolas
Millman
Rublev #ZC19 @ATP_Tour pic.twitter.com/I30ztWKh6i
— Zhuhai Championships (@ZhuhaiChampions) September 9, 2019

Following Zhuhai, Murray is scheduled to make his fourth appearance at the China Open in Beijing.

See WHO IS COMING 👀2016 Champ 🏆 @andy_murray 🇬🇧 will be back in Beijing! 🇨🇳The former World No.1 will make his 4⃣️th appearance at the #ChinaOpen 🎾Welcome back, Andy! We will see you soon! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/fQIWNdZcJw
— China Open (@ChinaOpen) August 11, 2019

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