Murray set for Zhuhai, China Open

Andy Murray has entered next month's Zhuhai Championships and China Open as the former world number one steps up his singles return.

Murray will compete in his first singles event at next week's Cincinnati Masters, seven months after his tearful revelation in Australia that his career could be over due to injury.

The two-time Wimbledon winner, back from hip surgery, is already planning further events on the Asian swing of the ATP Tour.

"As I look to play more singles events later in the year, I'm happy to announce I'll be playing at the inaugural Zhuhai Championships in the week of Sept 23," Murray wrote on Facebook.

"I have always enjoyed playing in China and Zhuhai is meant to be a great city. It's close to Macau and Hong Kong, with an impressive stadium and I can't wait to experience it."
"I've got some great memories from playing in Beijing, it's a really interesting city, and I'm looking forward to heading back there again!"