London, Dec. 29 -- Tennis star Andy Murray has pulled out of next month's Australian Open due to a pelvic injury.

"Unfortunately I've had a setback and as a precaution need to work through that before competing," the Scot was quoted as saying by BBC.

"I've worked so hard to get myself into a situation where I can play at the top level and I'm gutted I'm not going to be able to play."

Murray, who is a three-time Grand Slam winner, had his eyes on playing a first Grand Slam singles event since Melbourne 12 months ago.

"After the Australian Open earlier this year, when I wasn't sure whether I'd be able to play again, I was excited about coming back to Australia and giving my best, and that makes this even more disappointing for me," he s...