World number one Rafael Nadal made the perfect start to 2011 as he claimed a 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/3) victory over Roger Federer in the final of the invitational World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.

Andy Murray was this morning assessing his stiff back and admitted he may pull out of his Qatar Open final against Andy Roddick later today.

The 2009 ATP World Tour season may be only two days old but Andy Murray begins his defence of the Qatar Open against Albert Montanes today with a pair of impressive wins already under his belt.

Andy Murray’s preparations for the new season gained momentum in Abu Dhabi as he defeated world number two Roger Federer to progress to the final of the invitational World Tennis Championship.

Andy Murray has set up a meeting with Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the World Tennis Championship tomorrow, an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi.