Andy Murray and Benjamin Bonzi were the finalists last week of the tournament in Doha and Marseille. Both were meant to compete in Dubai this week, but that will not happen. Andy withdrew, citing a right hip issue (the one he had operated on). Bonzi said he has an issue with his left abductor.

This is the latest draw Where did Novak Djokovic been the top seed and the hot favourite

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Andy Murray in 2023

Now ranked no.52, the Brit played his last encounter on the 25^th of February when he capitulated to world no.7 Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 in the final in Doha (draw).

This year the Brit achieved an overall 6-3 record. Andy Murray’s latest run in Doha was the best achievement of his season.

He is also scheduled to play in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open)

. The main draw will start on the 8th of March.

Benjamin Bonzi in 2023

Currently ranked no.45, Benjamin played his last match on the 26^th of February when he lost to world no.11 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-6(4) in the final in Marseille (draw).

At present, during this year Bonzi has an overall 10-7 record. Benjamin Bonzi’s best accomplishment of the year was reaching the final in Pune and Marseille.

He is also scheduled to play in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). The main draw will start on the 8th of March.

Andy Murray and Benjamin Bonzi have never played each other.