Andy Murray is set to make his competitive return to the court in doubles at the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club.
The three-time grand slam champion underwent career-saving hip surgery in January after playing what he admitted could have been his final professional match at the Australian Open.
The 32-year-old has been back in training for a number of weeks and said: "I am really excited to return to the match court for the first time since my surgery.
"Queen’s has always been a special place for me and it’s the perfect place to return. It’s where I won my first ATP match, my first title in Britain and on grass, and it’s been my most successful tournament overall."
Murray is not yet in a condition to return to singles action but it bodes well for a future comeback to the tour that he already feels able to play competitive matches.
The Scot underwent a resurfacing operation on his left hip after an earlier arthroscopy failed to alleviate the pain that had dogged him since the summer of 2017.
"I’m not yet ready to return to the singles court, but I’ve been pain-free for a few months now," he added. "I’ve made good progress in training and on the practice court, and this is the next step for me as I try to return to the tour.”
Murray is set to team up with Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in the doubles draw at Queen's. This year's tournament begins on June 17.
