Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray Finals ATP Qatar Open Live Updates

World No. 1 Andy Murray will take on archrival and No. 2 Novak Djokovic at the ATP Qatar Open Final.

Updated: 08 January 2017 00:26 IST - Published: 07 January 2017 20:02 IST

And here's an interesting point - if Novak wins the Australian Open title, and Murray does not progress beyond the semi-finals, we could see Djokovic return to World No. 1.

Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray to win ATP Qatar Open title in Doha

Not much separating the field now - some wonderful shotmaking and commitment from both former and current World No. 1

And after two hours and fifty-four minutes, Novak Djokovic holds on to win 6-3,5-7,6-4, sealing the deal with a sweet forehand winner.

Andy Murray trails 4-5, and Novak Djokovic will return to serve for the match.

That was a bit of a random return from Djokovic, who was looking to shorten the point there. It goes way long, and although he's followed that up with a strong winner, Murray wins the game.

And Djokovic HOLDS! Back over to Murray, who has to serve to stay in the match..

Novak Djokovic leads 4-3 and is up a break of serve in the decider.

Djokovic is wincing in pain, but he's mounted a fight back and a half! Some serious fight from both players, and Novak Djokovic breaks to love!

Seriously, though, Novak Djokovic has been grimacing quite a lot. Looks like there's quite a bit of pain and cramping going on there.

No breaks of serve just yet and Murray's up 3-2. What a match this has been already!

Murray loses that game as Djokovic levels at two games all in the deciding set - but his level of commitment is unparalleled. The Scot approaches the net for a shot most players would have given up on - and very nearly makes it!

At this point, it's all a battle of nerves.

Andy Murray 2 - 1 Novak Djokovic.

And Murray holds right back. There's some excitement going on in this game!

Novak Djokovic, now in grey t-shirt, holds serve in convincing fashion. 1-1.

#Nole playing with t-shirt now ...
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) January 7, 2017

And now for a random tennis player fashion update...

Novak Djokovic 6-3, 5-7, 0-1 Andy Murray

Andy Murray wins the first game in the third set on serve.

There'll now be a deciding set. Forced by Murray from three championship points down. He's certainly living up to the title of Sir...

And that's the news tennis fans will love - Andy Murray, down three championship points, wins the second set 7-5.

Djokovic receives point penalty after smashing racket. Second warning after this earlier... https://t.co/MgxEN7xTJK
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) January 7, 2017

Murray's last break means he has gone 112 matches at a stretch having broken his opponent's serve. Not bad at all, eh?

Well well well... Who called this? Murray's in this and could well force a third set at this rate. He leads 6-5.

That said, there's some brilliant defensive work from both ends.

Andy Murray breaks back to level at 5 games apiece in the second set and keeps himself in the contest. Djokovic loses 3 match points.

Wow that game went on for a long, long time!

Close contest and then some. There's still a battle on here and Murray's looking to break. Djokovic can't build on championship point just yet..

All aside, some lovely sportsmanship from Djokovic and Murray. They may be fierce rivals on court, but they're close friends off it - and have even shared parenting advice.

Djokovic will now serve for the match, putting the talented, but currently agitated, Murray on the back foot.

Novak Djokovic* 5-4 Andy Murray.

There's a wonderful shot from Murray to seal that game - and he's still in the match, but trails 4-5.

It all looks to be coming a bit unravelled for the talented Scot here in Doha, Qatar,

Novak Djokovic holds serve for a 5-3 lead. Murray serves to stay in the match.

What a rally! That was one high shot from Murray - and Djokovic returns with a befitting reply - a smash winner!

Murray a set and a break down. A streak of 111 consecutive matches in which he has broken serve could be coming to an end...
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) January 7, 2017

Novak Djokovic 6-3, 4-3 Murray.

Novak Djokovic is right back in with the first break of the second set. He leads 4-3.

Luckily, he's ok. Murray comes over to check on his rival, Djokovic waves him off to say he's ok, and we're back to play.

With scores at 3-3 in the second set Djokovic fights to make a winner from Murray and takes a fall - he's hit his head,and looks to be in quite a bit of pain...

Phew - that was a long, long game! Djokovic appeared to stutter for a bit but came right back to equalise in the end.

Andy Murray, on serve, takes a 3-2 lead on Novak Djokovic, and the Scot is slowly getting his groove back. But nothing appears to be rattling Djokovic at the moment.

Novak Djokovic* 2 - 2 Andy Murray (* denotes server)

Hold to love. Easy does it.

Murray leads Djokovic 2-1 on serve.

There' s another hold from Murray but his usual sharp focus seems to be coming a bit undone.

Djokovic quickly holds for 1-1 and is beginning to look like he's quite on top here.

And he holds! Murray leads 1-0.

A good response to losing the first set, but there are still some wild, untamed shots - quite uncharacteristic of Murray.

Andy Murray opens serve in the second set.