The Tunisian is happy to be back on the clay and no longer under an injury cloud.
The Spaniard sets his sights on Roland-Garros after an encouraging pair of matches in Barcelona.
"Andy is...now out of the walking boot and will not be having surgery on his ankle," a spokesperson for Andy Murray said.
The 35-year-old Spaniard is the 13th man from his country to tick the milestone.
"For the clay court season this year, I'm really optimistic," US Open champion said of lofty dirt goals.
The Spaniard hopes to play in Madrid but he's not going to rush if he doesn't feel right.
The 16-year-old Russian is working with the former Wimbledon champion for the first time this week in Rouen, France.