Andy Murray reached the 1/8 finals of the ATP tournament in Dubai, defeating Denis Shapovalov in three sets with a score of 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-3.

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Andy Murray knocked out Denis Shapovalov in the first round in Dubai

Andy Murray (67 ATP) on Monday passed the 1/8 finals of ATP Dubai.

The former world leader took two hours and 33 minutes to overtake Canadian Denis Shapovalov (120 ATP).

In the next round, Murray will meet the winner of the duel between Gael Monfils (54 ATP) and Hugo Humbert (18 ATP).

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