Tim Henman is confident of returning to full fitness after undergoing surgery on his injured shoulder.

The British number one faces a battle to be ready for the Australian Open which starts on 13 January in Melbourne.

But, speaking on his website, he said: "I felt the time was right to try and make sure I did whatever was necessary to have the best possible chance of getting back to full fitness.

"I discussed the situation at length with the specialists and they felt the best course of action would be to have arthroscopic surgery.

"After the operation my shoulder was a little swollen for a day or so but after that it was soon back to normal.

"Since then my range of movement without discomfort has improved dramatically.

"So much so I started my rehab last Monday, so the initial thoughts are that it was a complete success."

He added: "The important thing now is to rehab thoroughly and correctly before I get back on court.

"I'm icing my shoulder four times a day and gradually increasing the amount of rehab I do so that when I do return I'll be ready."