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Andy Murray may have to adapt his game after hip injury, says former coach Miles Maclagan

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Andy Murray may need to adapt his game in his recovery from a long-term hip injury, according to his former coach Miles Maclagan.

The 30-year-old has withdrawn from the Brisbane International and says he may have to consider surgery.

Maclagan describes the situation as "concerning" but says the world number 16 can come back a different player.

"If he can get fit, it might force him to play a different sort of game, with shorter rallies," Maclagan said.

"That could be very exciting, [but] he's got a tough road back.

"The characteristic of these great players is that when they've had a setback they often come back stronger, reinvigorated in the mind.