Andy Murray will miss the 2020 Australian Open as a precautionary measure after suffering an injury setback.
The 32-year old announced the news on Sunday morning, and will also miss the ATP Cup.
“I’ve worked so hard to get myself into a situation where I can play at the top level and I’m gutted I’m not going to be able to play in Australia in January,” he said.
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“After the AO this year, when I wasn’t sure whether I’d be able to play again, I was excited about coming back to Australia and giving my best, and that makes this even more disappointing for me.
“Unfortunately I’ve had a setback recently and as a precaution, need to work through that before I get back on court competing.”
It's a big loss for the tournament, with Murray being one of the bigger stars in world tennis in the past decade.
Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley said that while they are disappointed, they hope to see him back soon.
“I know how excited Andy was about coming back to compete in Australia in January, and how disappointed he is not to make it for 2020,” he said.
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“Andy’s last match at the Australian Open was a five-set roller coaster that none of us who witnessed it will ever forget.
"His determination and iron will was on display for all to see, and it’s that fighting spirit that has driven him to come back from a potentially career-ending injury to achieve the results he has this year.
“Although we will miss him in January, we wish him all the very best for his recovery and look forward to seeing him back on court very soon.”