Murray Targets Exhibition Return in Abu Dhabi Against Tsonga
December 18, 2013 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Photo credit: Adam Wolfthal
Andy Murray is set to play his first tennis match since September against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi next week. Mubadala World Tennis Championship organizers say the Wimbledon champion, who has been sidelined since surgery for a back problem, would play at the hard-court event, also featuring Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
"Coming back from injury is never easy and the lineup this year is so strong, but it's exactly the test I need to see where my game is at," said Murray.
Murray was voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year after becoming the first British man to win the Wimbledon singles title in 77 years.
"I'd like to thank all the public who voted, for giving me so much support over the last couple of years," said Murray. "It's made a huge difference. Thanks to Martina [Navratilova] for giving this to me. She's possibly the greatest tennis player of all time."
