Andy Murray returns to Dubai next month as part of a fantastic four that head the field of tennis talent bidding to win the coveted Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships trophy.

The line-up for the ATP tournament has been finalised, and Murray will join defending and six-time champion Roger Federer, four-time winner Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych as the top contenders for one of the most sought-after trophies on the ATP World Tour.

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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. 

“Roger Federer has won the title six times and Novak Djokovic four at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, and as the top two players in the world it is natural that they will begin the tournament as favourites,” said Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman of Dubai Duty Free, the tournament owners and organizers.

"Andy Murray too has proved he is also a major contender with wins over all three in Dubai. It will be fascinating to see who can emerge at the end of the week as the winner.”

Play in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships begins with the WTA event, which takes place between 15th and 21st February and features world number one Serena Williams, defending champion Venus Williams, former winners Petra Kvitova, Caroline Wozniacki and Agnieszka Radwanska, and French Open runner-up Simona Halep.

Play then continues between 23rd and 28th February with the action-packed ATP tournament.

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.