Andy Murray has admitted he is feeling "off the pace" for his return to the ATP Tour this weekend.
The two-time Wimbledon champion will face American wild card Frances Tiafoe in the opening round of the Western & Southern Open at Flushing Meadows.
The tournament is a warm-up for the US Open at the same venue from 31 August.
"I'm looking forward to it, just to be back competing again," said Murray, whose last ATP event was November's Antwerp Open.
The Scot has struggled with injury since then and, although he is now back to full fitness, he admits to some rustiness.