Two-time grand slam champion Andy Murray has added his name to an illustrious line-up that will take part in the 2015 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
World No 6 Murray, who began his season by winning the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi, will join defending and six-time champion Roger Federer, four-time winner Novak Djokovic and recent two-time finalist Tomas Berdych as the top contenders for the Dubai title.
Murray enjoyed a strong end to the 2014 season, earning titles in Shenzhen, Vienna and Valencia, earning him a place in the ATP World Tour Finals. He reached the semi-finals of the French Open for the second time before falling to Rafael Nadal, as well as the semi-finals in Acapulco and Beijing, and he reached the quarter-finals of both Wimbledon and the US Open.
The British number one has already claimed several outstanding victories in Dubai, arguably none more so than his debut match in 2008 when he overcame Federer in the opening round. On his most recent visit to the Dubai Tennis Stadium he beat both Berdych and Djokovic before falling to Federer in a tremendous final. Murray has fond memories of that battle, despite coming off second-best.
“The atmosphere was fantastic,” said Murray of that match. “I think most of the crowd wanted Roger to win but it’s not often you get the chance to play in a packed stadium.”
Tickets for the event will go on sale on 19 January from the Box Office at the Dubai Tennis Stadium, Garhoud which opens from 9am to 9pm daily. Grandstand tickets can also be bought online at www.timeouttickets.com. For further information about tickets, prices and the tournament visit www.dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com.
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