Andy Murray breaks record as he receives unexpected wildcard for 2023 Qatar Open

| by Zlatko Vodenicharov

After receiving another wildcard entry for the upcoming 2023 Qatar Open in Doha, Andy Murray has now accumulated a total of 54 wildcard tournament entries throughout his career.

That is the highest amount received by any player since 1990. After his injury, Murray's reliance on these wildcard entries has become increasingly apparent in recent years, as he currently sits at 70th place in the ATP Rankings.

Wildcard entries are a feature of professional tennis that allows players who are not ranked highly enough to gain direct entry into tournaments. These entries are typically reserved for players who have either been injured or are returning from a lengthy absence, and are awarded by tournament organizers at their discretion. While wildcard entries can offer players like Murray the chance to compete against the best in the world, they also have their drawbacks.

"Everything has been super easy " - Murray on positive Dubai Championships Preparation
"Everything has been super easy " - Murray on positive Dubai Championships Preparation

Murray's reliance on wildcard entries has been partly due to his ongoing injury concerns, as well as his declining form in recent years. However, his recent performance in the 2023 Australian Open, where he reached the third round, has shown that he is still capable of competing at the highest level.

Despite this, some critics have questioned whether Murray's reliance on wildcard entries is a cause for concern, as it could prevent younger players from gaining opportunities to compete in top-level tournaments.

After receiving the wild card for the 2023 Qatar Open, Murray surpassed second Tommy Haas, who he was previously tied with at 53 wild card entries.

2023 Qatar Open Doha ATP Prize Money & Points Overview - $1,377,025
2023 Qatar Open Doha ATP Prize Money & Points Overview - $1,377,025

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