Recuperating Andy Murray has been spending time with his mother Down Under as he recovers from a hip operation.

Judy Murray shared a photo of a lunch she enjoyed with her son, a five-time Australian Open finalist, although he apparently had a different experience of the meal.

British number one Murray hoped to return to action in Melbourne after being sidelined with a hip injury since his Wimbledon quarter-final defeat to American Sam Querrey in July.

The Scot avoided surgery as he rested the problem for six months and played one exhibition match in December in preparation for the first grand slam of the season.

However, the injury flared up again and the 30-year-old announced he went under the knife as he withdrew from the Australian Open early this month and is aiming for a return to competitive action during the grass court season later this year.