TENNIS ace Andy Murray is back on court - kind of.

The Scots sports star posted a short video to social media today showing him hitting a ball back and forth against a wall in a practice session.

He captioned the video 'it's a start'.

The Herald:

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It is the first time he has been seen with a racket back in his hand since he underwent hip surgery earlier this year.

He hopes to make a comeback at Wimbledon in the summer if his recovery allows it.

He had previously said the pain of his hip injury meant he expected to retire at the grass court championships, where he has twice taken the men's title.

The Herald:

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Murray underwent hip resurfacing surgery in London in January in an effort to prolong his career. 

After the operation he said he was feeling "a bit battered and bruised just now but hopefully that will be the end of my hip pain".