"It's been very slow, I've been out getting close to a year now which is a lot longer than I expected at the beginning"
Tuesday 5 June 2018 23:27, UK
Andy Murray has admitted his recovery from injury has taken longer than expected but says he is "getting closer" to a return to competitive tennis.
The three-time Grand Slam champion has not played for nearly a year due to a hip problem, and underwent surgery in January after being forced to abort an attempt to play in the Australian Open.
When asked about his long recovery, Murray said: "It's been very slow, I've been out getting close to a year now which is a lot longer than I expected at the beginning.
"I'm getting closer to playing again. I've started training a few days ago, hoping to make my comeback during the grass court season."
Murray, who won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016, was last seen competitively when he was knocked out in the quarter-finals at the All England Club last year.
The 31-year-old wants to return before this year's tournament, but says he is tipping an old rival for success in SW19.
"I'm hoping I'll be there", Murray said. "Roger Federer has got a phenomenal record on grass.
"He has won several times at Wimbledon. He'll definitely be up there as one of the favourites."
