Eagle-eyed social media users spot more than Andy Murray's new hip in Instagram X-ray

Fans wished the star a speedy recovery
Andy Murray
Sophie Williams29 January 2019

Eagle eyed social media users have spotted more than Andy Murray’s new hip in an x-ray posted to his Instagram account.

The tennis star uploaded two images to his social media account on Tuesday, revealing that he had undergone hip resurfacing surgery in London.

He told his followers: “I now have a metal hip as you can see in the 2nd photo.”

However social media users found more than Murray’s metal hip in the photo.

One person wrote online: " 'Hang' in there, Andy!"

The tennis star revealed a bit more than his hip in the X-ray photos
Andy Murray

Another posted: "Get well soon! No smut from me give the guy a break people!"

Others chose to wish the tennis star a speedy recovery.

Andy Murray revealed that he had undergone hip surgery on Tuesday
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One person said: “Wish you a quick and full recovery and I really hope that the pain will be gone once and for all so you can have a better quality day to day life.”

And Carol Gilchrist wrote: “Wishing you a speedy recovery. Best wishes.”

The surgery has put his chances of competing at Wimbledon into serious doubt.

But speaking after his first round exit at the Australian Open days later, Murray explained that a successful hip operation could save his career.

The 31-year-old said that he could delay surgery and appear at the All England Club for a final time later this year, or opt for a hip resurfacing operation and hope for a positive outcome.

American doubles champion Bob Bryan successfully returned to the court five months after having the same surgery, meaning Murray's hopes of competing at Wimbledon in July this year hang by a thread.

But there is no guarantee Murray will even return to the professional game.

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