Andy Murray will make his competitive comeback at the Internazionali d'Italia this week after he and Liam Broady were entered into the men's doubles as alternates. (More Sports News)
Murray has not played in a tournament since losing to Andrey Rublev in the second round in Rotterdam in March due to a groin injury.
The three-time grand slam champion flew to Rome to step up his preparation for a return, practicing with world number one Novak Djokovic and Diego Schwartzman on Sunday.
Murray will also make an unexpected doubles appearance, partnering fellow Brit Broady at the Foro Italico after Hubert Hurkacz and Felix Auger-Aliassime withdrew.
They will face Australian duo Max Purcell and Luke Saville for a place in the second round in the Eternal City on Wednesday.
Murray has entered qualifying for the French Open as he waits to discover whether he will be handed a wildcard for the second major of the year, which starts on May 30.
The former world number one is also hoping to receive a wildcard to play in Geneva or Lyon next week.
Scot Murray confirmed on Monday he will play at the Queen's Club Championships in June.
