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Andy Murray has pulled out of the Rotterdam Open following his gruelling efforts at the Australian Open.
The former world No 1 was scheduled to return to action at the indoor hard-court Rotterdam Open, which starts on February 13.
The 35-year-old spent more than 14 hours on court across three matches in Melbourne, including a near-six-hour epic against Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round, which finished at 4.05am in the morning.
Murray has been replaced in the draw by Dutch world No 59 Tallon Griekspoor.
Tournament director Richard Krajicek said: "We consider it a blessing in disguise.
"On the one hand, it is a pity that Andy Murray will not be present. On the other hand, I am glad that we can admit Tallon to the main draw. He is the man in form and I think he can show great things in the ABN AMRO Open."
Murray is likely to return to action at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship, which start on February 27.