Murray withdraws from Brisbane

Andy Murray’s long-term hip injury has forced him out of the Brisbane International, cast serious doubts over his participation in the Australian Open and has him contemplating surgery. Former No. 1-ranked Murray pulled out of the Brisbane event after failing to practice Tuesday, two days ahead of his scheduled return to competitive tennis for the first time since July. His withdrawal was confirmed hours after Gar

bine Muguruza, the Wimbledon champion and women’s top seed, retired from her opening match because of leg cramps.

❚ The USA beat Japan 2-1 in the Hopman Cup after an illness withdrawal by one of the Japanese players, but the win might come at a cost after Jack Sock injured his hip. Sock slipped on the court during the first set of his match against

Yuichi Sugita, grabbing his hip. He was forced to retire at 1-1 in the second set after losing the first set 7-6 (7-1).