Murray Awarded Miami Wild Card

Former World No. 1 Andy Murray has been awarded a wild card for the 2021 Miami Open presented by Itau, which begins on 24 March.

The two-time former Miami titlist told People Magazine, "It's a city I love, and I've spent a lot of time here over the last 15 years, I feel comfortable. But over the next few months, I want to play matches — especially against the top players — work on my game and climb the rankings. I want to get back playing a sport I love."

Carlos Alcaraz, Michael Mmoh, Hugo Gaston and Jack Draper have also received wild cards into the ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

Happiest of Mondays! @andy_murray Can't wait to see you on the court! https://t.co/AlJIqiLASB

— Miami Open (@MiamiOpen) March 15, 2021

British star Murray has not competed in Miami since 2016, undergoing hip surgeries in 2018 and 2019.

Murray also told People Magazine, "The last few years has been really hard. After the operation, there were no guarantees I would play again, but I've been working very hard on my conditioning and over the last few months I've felt the best I have for years. I'll need to be mindful of my schedule moving forward but I'm excited to be back competing — with a metal hip."

Murray and his wife, Kim, welcomed their fourth child on Friday last week. The 33-year-old last played on the ATP Tour at last month's ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam.