Ross Hutchins’ cancer in remission

Ross Hutchins has announced that he is in remission from cancer. The Great Britain Davis Cup player was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in December and underwent six months of chemotherapy at the Royal Marsden Hospital.

Hutchins’ last session was a month ago and he revealed the good news on Twitter yesterday afternoon. The 28-year-old wrote: “Was a big day today, met my Oncologist and I am now in remission. So grateful to fantastic Professor Cunningham and his team @royalmarsden.”

Hutchins’ close friend Andy Murray hinted at the good news to come with a tweet earlier that read: “Just got some of the best news I’ve heard in a long long time... Great start to the day! Back training properly today on hard courts.”

Hutchins has set his sights on a return to tennis at the start of next season, although he has not been away from the sport entirely. As well as doing media work, the Londoner organised last month’s Rally Against Cancer to raise money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

The event saw Murray face his coach Ivan Lendl in an exhibition doubles match before playing tennis with celebrities, took place on the final day of the Aegon Championships.

Murray donated his prize money of more than £70,000 to the cause after winning the title for a third time.