Murray has skipped the ATP event in Doha, where Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are playing and where is was defending champion, to play in the Hopman Cup.

CNN: Clijsters makes winning start to 2010

Seeded third in the absence of Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Juan Martin Del Potro, the world No. 6 saved two match-points as he clinched his 20th ATP Tour title in Doha.

CNN: Davydenko upsets Nadal in Qatar final

The 28-year-old is arguably the form player on tour after his success at the ATP World Tour Finals last November and in Doha to start the year -- where he beat both Federer and Rafael Nadal.

CNN: Top seed Federer eases into third round