Andy Murray delays tennis return after birth of fourth child

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Andy Murray has pulled out of the tournament in Dubai next week after his wife Kim gave birth to the couple’s fourth child.

They already have two daughters, Sophia and Edie, and a son, Teddy.

Murray had been scheduled to take part in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships but withdrew today due to a lack of preparation time following the baby’s arrival.

Instead Murray will to travel to the United States early next week to prepare for the Miami Open, which begins the following Monday.

The former world number one is expected to receive a wild card to play in Miami.

Murray last played at the AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, winning his opening match against Robin Haase before losing 7-5 6-2 to Russian world number eight Andrey Rublev last Wednesday.

The two-time Wimbledon champion is currently ranked 116 in the world.

Additional reporting by Press Association.

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