MIKE DICKSON IN ANTWERP:Andy Murray may have had his hip covered in metal, but nobody ever suggested his mentality needed any resurfacing.

The 38-year-old, currently ranked three in the world, had committed to playing the inaugural tournament in Australia at the start of 2020, but has opted out in order to spend more time with his family.

Andy Murray believes that his newly-refurbished body may be more suited to contesting the Grand Slams than regular tour events when he resumes playing in the Majors next year.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has raised a few eyebrows after unveiling his plan, via his marketing company, to rejuvenate the Davis Cup by giving it a fresh twist to broaden its appeal.

Andy is playing in the Davis Cup for the first time since 2016 but is in the unusual position of being the singles number two, with Dan Evans and Kyle Edmund battling for the number one spot.

Andy Murray said he neglected to think about the feelings of those close to him and insisted his wife Kim, who he married in 2015 in Dunblane had been 'brilliant' through the ordeal.

MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: Nothing has been able to derail Kyle Edmund, not even the surprise of finding his opponent had been changed at the last minute.

Andy Murray said he can finally play without worrying about his hip following career-saving surgery in January, but says next year's Australian Open is a big test of his progress.

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.

British junior tennis was celebrating an unusual Christmas success after a 12-year-old from Kent became the first GB youngster since Andy Murray to win a prestigious world title.

The tennis star, who owns a £75,000 Jaguar I-Pace (pictured) has had plans approved for the building at his new countryside estate near Leatherhead, Surrey.

As Douglas Davidson, 51, from Scotland, stood at the alter, he had no idea whether gender fluid husband-to-be Chris Law, 37, would walk down the aisle as himself or 'blushing bride' Fiona.

Murray is currently sidelined through injury, this time pelvic bruising that has kept him out of action since November, with no indication yet when he will be able to make his comeback.

The 32-year-old has recently returned to the court after being unable to hit for three months because of what was initially diagnosed as a mild bone bruise.

MIKE KEEGAN - SPORTS AGENDA: Andy Murray still holds out hope of making his comeback at the Miami Open later this month despite ongoing threat of the coronavirus spreading.

It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week.

Eugenie Bouchard challenged her followers to a game of Tennis World Tour. The Canadian is preparing for an online tournament featuring the likes of Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal.

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.

As she stepped out, fellow WAG Nicola McLean, 38, appeared on This Morning, where she lashed out at Coleen for the danger she is placing on pregnant Rebekah

While the Take That hitmaker, 45, admits he understands the wife of Wayne Rooney's desire to seek revenge on the perpetrator of her leaked stories

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, 34, shared a throwback snap of his younger self looking glum after a hard day on the pitch.

MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: This week, Derby County have earmarked Rooney as a future manager, as he joins up with the Championship side for this weekend's home game.

Wayne Rooney's feet were twitching at Pride Park - and not just because of the bitter cold of the East Midlands. He still loves his football, even at the age of 34 he remains as keen as ever.

Of the players with whom he represented England, Rooney would rather be the next Lampard or Gerrard rather than follow Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand into punditry.

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.

Wayne Rooney says he wants to 'play in every game' after making an impressive debut for Derby County in their 2-1 win over Barnsley and is happy to be the club's new permanent captain.

Wayne Rooney is determined to remind his old England coach Roy Hodgson that he can still cut it at the top. The 34-year-old wants to play in Sunday's FA Cup tie away to Crystal Palace.

PSG forward Angel Di Maria has lined up alongside some of the best players in the history of the game, but he believes Argentina team-mate and Barcelona icon Lionel Messi is the greatest. 

Everton are looking to sign Joe Gelhardt from Wigan Athletic according to The Sun, the 17-year-old who has been dubbed 'the next Wayne Rooney.' 

Here, Sportsmail runs you through the 10 things to keep a close eye on in this historic fifth round of the FA Cup. The action, all in midweek, gets underway on Monday night as Portsmouth host Arsenal.

The Derby captain said the Rams were on the bus to a hotel when the draw was announced and they all cheered.

INTERVIEW BY IAN HERBERT: Rooney, who faces United as Derby's player-coach in the FA Cup Fifth Round, cited Liverpool - a club he has no love for - as one of the models of success.

As Jadon Sancho shines for Borussia Dortmund, we've rated the 20 most expensive teenagers in football history, featuring no fewer than five Manchester United signings.

Kai Rooney, 10, appears to be following in his dad Wayne's footsteps as his mum Coleen shared a video of him taking part in the Tik Tok toilet roll challenge on Thursday.

Wayne Rooney, 34, has been given the green light to improve the security around his new £20million mega-mansion after residents initially opposed the proposal.

Wayne Rooney says Cristiano Ronaldo's infamous 'wink' after he was sent off in the 2006 World Cup brought the pair closer together and inspired years of Manchester United glory.

There were calls earlier this week, most notably from Matt Hancock, for players to give up a chunk of their wages, with the health secretary urging Premier League footballers to 'do their bit'.

Wayne Rooney, 34, lodged plans to build the structure on his six-bedroom estate in Cheshire in July 2018, but locals were worried the development would be an eyesore in the idyllic countryside.

The 72-year-old Swede has watched on in recent years as the likes of Gareth Southgate, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard have taken on jobs at the highest level.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Sportsmail exclusively revealed how Rooney was acting on behalf of the squad in their battle against proposals to impose a 50 per cent wage deferral.

Roy Keane admitted that he never got on well with former Manchester United teammates Wayne Rooney or Rio Ferdinand as he never understood their 'banter'.

Wayne, who left school without any GCSEs has been taking charge of maths and science lessons as he isolates with wife Colleen and their boys  Kai, ten, Klay, six, Kit, four, and Cass, two. 

Sportsmail revealed last week that former England skipper Rooney was at the centre of tense talks with the Championship side, who had proposed 50 per cent wage deferrals to protect the club.

Derby County's first-team players and management have reached the end of their dramatic stand-off with the club by agreeing 'substantial' deferrals to their wages to help the Championship side.

Rooney joined Derby County on an 18-month player-coach contract from MLS side DC United in January and was working closely with the club's first-team coaching staff before the coronavirus outbreak.

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.

MIKE DICKSON AT FLUSHING MEADOWS: The tears flowed as Rafael Nadal sat on the Arthur Ashe Stadium, watching a montage on the giant screen chronicling all of his Grand Slam triumphs.

Andy Murray is taking the anti-ageing drug collagen in his battle to return to the top in tennis following hip surgery.

Wimbledon manager Wally Downes has been suspended after being charged over alleged betting irregularities by the Football Association, the club have announced.