Andy Murray hints that he isn't done yet after battling first-round defeat at Australian Open

Andy Murray called his first round Australian Open defeat to Roberto Bautista Agut ‘an amazing way to end’ if it was to be his final professional game, but hinted that he may not be done yet.

Murray produced a stunning fightback to take the game to the fifth set, but could not force victory as he lost 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 6-2 to the Spaniard, in a match that showcased all his battling qualities.

The Scot is uncertain whether he will play again and looked uncomfortable throughout the match.

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But he was careful not to confirm his retirement, saying that he will have a major operation on his hip and try to come back from that. He is determined to end his career at Wimbledon.

“That was incredible. Thank you so, so much to everyone that came out tonight,” he said.

“I’ve honestly loved playing here over the years. It’s an amazing place to play tennis. If this was my last match, what an amazing way to end.

“I gave everything I had. It wasn’t enough tonight so congratulations to Roberto and his team. I don’t really have anything else to say.

“Thanks to everyone for their support, my team, my family. Thanks to everyone who contributed to my career over the years.

“I don’t know. Maybe I’ll see you again. I’ll do everything possible to try. If I want to go again I’ll need to have a big operation, which there is no guarantee I’ll be able to come back from. But I’ll give it my best shot.”