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| British number one Andy Murray has received a glowing report from Qatar Open conqueror Ivan Ljubicic. | British number one Andy Murray has received a glowing report from Qatar Open conqueror Ivan Ljubicic. |
| The world number five says he expects the 19-year-old Murray to break into the world's top 10 in the near future. | The world number five says he expects the 19-year-old Murray to break into the world's top 10 in the near future. |
| "Murray is going to be a great player, no doubt about it," said Ljubicic, who beat the Scottish teenager 6-4 6-4 in the Qatar final on Saturday. | "Murray is going to be a great player, no doubt about it," said Ljubicic, who beat the Scottish teenager 6-4 6-4 in the Qatar final on Saturday. |
| "He is going to be in the top 10, probably pretty soon, and will be very difficult for anyone to beat." | "He is going to be in the top 10, probably pretty soon, and will be very difficult for anyone to beat." |
| Murray, ranked 17th in the world before the Qatar Open, plans to play in an exhibition event in Melbourne next week before tackling the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. | Murray, ranked 17th in the world before the Qatar Open, plans to play in an exhibition event in Melbourne next week before tackling the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. |
| Following his performance in Doha, he can expect to be seeded in the top 16 for the tournament as he continues his march up the world ratings. | Following his performance in Doha, he can expect to be seeded in the top 16 for the tournament as he continues his march up the world ratings. |
| The draw for the first round of the Australian Open, which starts on 15 January, is on Friday. | The draw for the first round of the Australian Open, which starts on 15 January, is on Friday. |
| British number two Tim Henman has already pulled out because of ongoing knee problems. | British number two Tim Henman has already pulled out because of ongoing knee problems. |
| 606 DEBATE: Will Murray break into the top 10? |