Tennis news – Andy Murray pulls out of ATP Dubai after wife Kim gives birth to fourth child

Former world number one Andy Murray has pulled out of playing at the Dubai Tennis Championship after he and partner Kim Sears welcomed the birth of their fourth child.

The 33-year-old was expected to play in Dubai as he continues his latest comeback from persistent hip injuries, but it has been confirmed that he will be with his family instead.

Murray is hopeful of returning to action at the Miami Open, according to Stuart Fraser from The Times.

Last year he played at both Roland Garros and the US Open but was knocked out in the first and second rounds respectively.

Federer and Nadal also out of Dubai

After the defeat to Basilashvili, Federer confirmed that he had withdrawn from the upcoming event in Dubai.

“It’s been great to be back on the ATP Tour, I’ve loved every minute playing in Doha once again,” he said in a statement on social media.

“I’ve decided it’s best to go back to training and, as a result, I’ve decided to withdraw from Dubai next week.”

World number two Nadal has also pulled out of the Dubai Duty Free event, which runs from March 14-20.