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Denis Shapovalov makes a return during his defeat against Andy Murray. AP
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Andy Murray celebrates after beating Denis Shapovalov in three sets at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on February 26, 2024. AP
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Andy Murray secured his 500th tour-level win on a hard court when he defeated Denis Shapovalov. AP
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Andy Murray during his two-hour, 32-minute long first-round win over Denis Shapovalov. EPA
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Tennis - ATP 500 - Dubai Tennis Championships - Dubai Duty Free Tennis Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 26, 2024 Britain's Andy Murray celebrates winning his round of 32 match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov REUTERS / Rula Rouhana
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Denis Shapovalov won the first set against Andy Murray but could not go on to win the match. AP
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Andy Murray's win over Denis Shapovalov was only his second victory of 2024. EPA
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Andy Murray looses his cool against Denis Shapovalov. EPA
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Denis Shapovalov smashed down 13 aces against Andy Murray. AP
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Andy Murray celebrates after winning a point against Denis Shapovalov. AP
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Denis Shapovalov makes a return during his defeat against Andy Murray. AP
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Andy Murray celebrates after beating Denis Shapovalov in three sets at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on February 26, 2024. AP
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Andy Murray secured his 500th tour-level win on a hard court when he defeated Denis Shapovalov. AP
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Andy Murray during his two-hour, 32-minute long first-round win over Denis Shapovalov. EPA
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Tennis - ATP 500 - Dubai Tennis Championships - Dubai Duty Free Tennis Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 26, 2024 Britain's Andy Murray celebrates winning his round of 32 match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov REUTERS / Rula Rouhana
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Denis Shapovalov won the first set against Andy Murray but could not go on to win the match. AP
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Andy Murray's win over Denis Shapovalov was only his second victory of 2024. EPA
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Andy Murray looses his cool against Denis Shapovalov. EPA
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Denis Shapovalov smashed down 13 aces against Andy Murray. AP
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Andy Murray celebrates after winning a point against Denis Shapovalov. AP
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Denis Shapovalov makes a return during his defeat against Andy Murray. AP
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