Doha, QATAR – British number one Andy Murray powered his way to clinch the Qatar ExxonMobil Tennis Open last night, the first tennis tournament of the year which Qatar Airways was proud to be the Official Airline.
The world number 11 from Scotland beat Stanislas Wawrinka, of Switzerland in a three-set marathon final held at the Khalifa Tennis Complex in Doha. Following his defeat in last year’s final, Murray returned to Qatar to win his fourth ATP Tour title in front of a packed centre court.
As Official Airline of the prestigious event, Qatar Airways was proud to fly players and officials to the week-long tournament, with total prize money worth US$1.5 million on offer. The event was held ahead of the first major Grand Slam of the year – the Australian Open taking place in Melbourne later this month.
Qatar Airways cabin crew were on hand to give away gifts to spectators in the grounds of the complex.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said the airline was proud to once again be part of the first major sporting tennis tournament of the year in Qatar.
“This was a fantastic tournament which brought out the crowds and it was great to see a thrilling final on a wonderful night of tennis,” he said.
“On behalf of Qatar Airways, congratulations go out to Andy Murray and all the very best to him as he now prepares to conquer the Australian Open.”
Sport plays a key role in everyday life and Qatar Airways is proud to commit to supporting sport as part of its ongoing marketing and communications strategy.
About Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is proud to be Going Places Together with travellers across its more than 150 business and leisure destinations.
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways has been awarded World’s Best Airline, World's Best Business Class; Best Business Class Airline Lounge and Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax.
Qatar Airways was the first Gulf carrier to join global airline alliance, oneworld, enabling its passengers to benefit from more than 1,000 airports in more than 150 countries.
Oryx One, Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment system offers passengers up to 3,000 entertainment options from the latest blockbuster movies, TV box sets, music, games and much more. Passengers flying on Qatar Airways flights served by its B787, A350, A380, A319 and select A320 and A330 aircraft can also stay in touch with their friends and family around the world by using the award-winning airline’s on-board Wi-Fi and GSM service.
Qatar Airways proudly supports a range of exciting international and local initiatives dedicated to enriching the global community that it serves. Qatar Airways sponsors world-leading sports teams including FC Barcelona and Al-Ahli Saudi Arabia FC reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline’s own brand message – Going Places Together.
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s third largest international cargo carrier, serves more than 50 exclusive freighter destinations worldwide via its Doha hub and also delivers freight to more than 150 key business and leisure destinations globally