The 32-year-old was reduced to the role of anxious spectator after taking nearly three hours to defeat little-known Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor in the opening group match.

Former world No 1 Andy Murray has revealed how he 'was pretty much done with tennis' as he struggled with the physical and mental pain of his serious injury.

Andy Murray still expects to play in Australia next month, despite abandoning plans to go through a two-week training block in Miami.

Sir Andy Murray's energy levels dropped during matches as he was playing video games until 3am before a tournament. He took his PlayStation to every match and it caused rows with a former coach.

EXCLUSIVE:Tim Henman is set to make a shock comeback to high performance tennis by captaining the Great Britain team in January's new ATP Cup.

With all tennis eyes already focused on the build-up to the Australian Open next month, a thrilling year lies in prospect for the sport. MIKE DICKSON makes some predictions.

MIKE DICKSON IN SYDNEY: They romped to a 3-0 win over the bottom team of their qualification group at the Ken Rosewall Arena which included Dan Evans taking down world No 46 Radu Albot 6-2 6-2.

MIKE DICKSON IN BRATISLAVA: Defeated Fed Cup captain Anne Keothavong had an air of resignation as she considered the chances of persuading Jo Konta to rejoin the team.

Five years on from the victory that would facilitate one of British tennis's greatest triumphs, James Ward was flogging away on court somewhere in Ohio.

Any hopes Andy Murray had of making a comeback later this month could be dashed - although on this occasion it would be irrespective of concerns over his troublesome hip.

Judy Murray will reportedly take part in Celebrity MasterChef 2020.

Andy Murray does not think getting the professional tennis circuit back up and running should be a priority any time soon.The men's ATP tour is suspended until July 13.

Talk of one unified tour has gathered pace in recent weeks when 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer posed the question on social media last month.

IVAN SPECK AT THE VALLEY: Judging by Saturday's abject surrender at The Valley, the Wayne Rooney era at Derby cannot come soon enough.

Coleen Rooney has tweeted for the first time since the now-famous tweet of October 9, in which she claimed fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy has been selling stories about her family to the press.

Manchester City will offer Wayne Rooney's oldest son Kai (left) a chance to rejoin their academy now that the family have returned to England. The Rooney were recently on vacation in Barbados.

The professional footballer, 34, enjoyed a fun day out with his son Kai during their beach holiday on Saturday, where his eldest son, nine, showed off his impressive football skills.

The former England captain is expected to make his debut for the crisis-hit Championship club in January after agreeing a deal earlier this year to join as player-coach.

A host of famous faces ploughed money into a scheme which allowed them to claim tax relief if they invested in the building of two data centres in Tyneside, north-east England.

Wayne Rooney has revealed the circumstances of handing in his transfer request to leave Everton for Manchester United back in 2004. 

Carlos Tevez has revealed he was ridiculed at Manchester United for his car... before team-mate Wayne Rooney stepped in, giving the Argentinian his Lamborghini to help him settle.

The WAG, 33, uploaded the heartwarming photo to her Instagram on Thursday where Cass could be seen falling asleep while his hair was being styled.

Today's raft of Sportsmail's top footballers of the decade, from 30-21, features a two-time Premier League winner, legendary Italian goalkeeper and two Barcelona stars.

The Liverpudlian footballer, 34, posed with his wife Coleen and their first born Kai, 10, in a fresh-faced shot, before posting an image from earlier this month

Derby boss Phillip Cocu was pleased by Wayne Rooney's debut and revealed he will remain as permanent captain. Rooney had a hand in both goals in a 2-1 victory over Barnsley.

The former England captain played his first game for Championship side Derby County on Thursday as part of a £7.8million tie-up with Gibraltar-based betting firm 32Red.

Wayne looked smart as he wore an all-blue tracksuit with black Nike trainers as he proudly held his toiletries in the tailor-made bag.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Derby County are being investigated by the Charity Commission over links between the club's community programme and main sponsor 32Red.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT PRIDE PARK: Wayne Rooney is still breaking new ground even after 500 games in English league football with the first 'Panenka' penalty of his career.

INTERVIEW BY IAN HERBERT: It's when Rooney is asked whether Sir Alex Ferguson's old man-management ruses make more sense to him, now he is a player-coach, with Derby County.

Cristiano Ronaldo is known to have an incredibly healthy lifestyle, but Wayne Rooney remembers taking the Portguese superstar to McDonald's as he looked to add weight.

Caesar's Entertainment, which runs eight UK casinos including at the Playboy Club in Mayfair, will pay £13m for failing to protect customers it designated as VIPs and prevent money laundering.

Fabio Capello has given a frank account of England's 2010 World Cup campaign and has admitted that it pained him to put David James in goal following Robert Green's error against the United States.

There have been calls for players to give up a chunk of their wages in recent days, with the Premier League also suggesting that they should take a pay cut of 30 per cent amid the coronavirus crisis.

Gary Neville has recalled the time he tried to relinquish his captaincy duties at United only for Ferguson to emphatically shut him down as he was worried of feuds breaking in the camp.

The couple, both aged 34, got together with their sons Kai, ten, Klay, six, Kit, four, and Cass, two, on their doorstep as they joined  millions across the nation at 8pm to applaud the heroes across the country.

Wayne Rooney has recalled the abilities of his former Manchester United colleague Ravel Morrison with the highest praise. And he's far from alone in remembering how good Morrison used to be.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Serena Williams loftily dismissed the man who tried to discipline her in last year's tumultuous championship match at Flushing Meadows following her victory.

Bury supporters have been advised keeping Gigg Lane is key to starting a phoenix club after the Shakers' English Football League membership was withdrawn at 11pm on Tuesday night.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Roger Federer entertained Dan Evans to some private practice sessions earlier this year, and then gave him a contrastingly public schooling on Friday night.

Royal author Ingrid Seward told Vanity Fair that if the public gets plenty of glimpses of Baby Archie during the Africa tour, it could help sway public opinion after a 'tough run' for the couple.

Carolina Lewis, from New Zealand, was visiting Washington DC when she unexpectedly died.

The hardman footballer-turned-actor told the Sunday Mirror he cried 'almost every night' since his wife of 25 years died in their Hollywood home on July 6.

The hardman footballer-turned-actor told the Sunday Mirror he cried 'almost every night' since his wife of 25 years died in their Hollywood home on July 6.

The once-majestic property in the Balearic Islands features stables, an outdoor swimming pool, four guest houses, a helicopter pad and a tennis court made from parts of Wimbledon furniture.

Unlikely pals Bradley Cooper and Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour were spotted at Heathrow Airport on Sunday as they caught a flight to New York.

For six weeks in the summer, Salzburg hosts a festival of theatre, opera and classical music. This year marks the festival's centenary and as it promises to be busier than ever, here's our guide.

Matthew Stupples, 42, lived on-site at Wimbledon Park Primary School in south west London where he had worked as a caretaker and handyman for nearly 15 years.

KIERAN JACKSON: As we enter a new decade, does 2019 take the crown of 'British best' in the 21st century so far? 2012, and the rip-roaring stories that accompanied the Olympics would say otherwise.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: American doubles specialist Bob Bryan believes Andy Murray can still come back from the pelvic bruising injury which is once again keeping him out of tennis.