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Andy Murray beats Rafael Nadal in straight sets at Mubadala World Tennis Championship

Britain's Andy Murray looked sharp as he beat old rival Rafael Nadal in straight sets at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.

Murray, 34, won 6-3 7-5 against the 20-time major champion in the semi-finals of an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi.

The match was 35-year-old Nadal's first since a foot injury ruled him out of the final months of the 2021 season.

Murray will face Russian world number five Andrey Rublev in the final on Saturday.

"Me and Rafa have played so many tough matches over the years," said Murray. "Both of us have gone through injury troubles and it's just great to have the opportunity to be with him on court again.