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Michael van Gerwen will begin his bid to win a fourth successive Dubai Duty Free Darts Masters title on Thursday against Peter Wright, as world champion Gary Anderson prepares to face Raymond van Barneveld. The first PDC World Series of Darts tournament of 2016 sees eight top stars lining up in the unique open-air setting of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Thursday and Friday.World No 1 Van Gerwen has never been defeated in the three previous years in Dubai, winning all three events since 2013, and will start his challenge to claim a fourth successive title against Wright in a repeat of the 2014 final. The Dutchman won his second Premier League title last Thursday in London, and has already won 10 tournaments during 2016.He said: I love it in Dubai and Im really confident and playing well. Winning the Premier League helped that confidence but Ive always done well here and I hope I can keep that successful run going in this tournament.I need to concentrate on my own performance, prepare really well and I hope I can do some good damage again - but its not going to be easy because there are eight fantastic players here and you cant underestimate anyone.Peters a fantastic player whos improved himself in the last few years, so I need to make sure Im ready for the game.Wright, who followed up his appearance in the final in Dubai by finishing runner-up in the Japan Darts Masters last year, said: Its a great tournament and Im really looking forward to it. Wright lost to Van Gerwen in the 2014 final in Dubai Obviously Ive got a really hard draw against Michael, hes the man in form but when he gives me chances Ive got to take them. Its going to be very difficult but I believe I can get on top of him.Anderson, who retained the world title in London in January, will begin his tilt to claim a first World Series of Darts title against Van Barneveld.Phil Taylor comes up against James Wade in a repeat of the 2015 Perth Darts Masters final, while Adrian Lewis - last years Auckland Darts Masters champion - has drawn Dave Chisnall, who previously competed in Dubai in 2014.Following Thursdays quarter-finals, the tournament will conclude on Friday with the semi-finals and final.Quarter-Finals (best of 19 legs):Adrian Lewis v Dave ChisnallPhil Taylor v James WadeGary Anderson v Raymond van BarneveldMichael van Gerwen v Peter Wright Also See: World Cup pairs confirmed MVG wins Premier League Mardle: MVG on another level WATCH: Story of play-off night Aaron Jones Super Bowl Jersey .com) - Following a late-game loss to the reigning NBA champs, the Toronto Raptors will look to sustain their recent high-level play as they travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. 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This is one of the biggest matches we will ever play against each other.Djokovic might just be in better shape after overwhelming Nishikori, who held his serve only once all match.I pretty much executed everything I tactically planned to do, Djokovic said.My level had been going in the right direction. Im very glaad I get to experience this feeling on the court.dddddddddddd Now its coming up to the last match of the year, the match everybody anticipated.After squandering chances while serving for the match twice in the final set, Murray converted on his fourth match point during the tiebreaker to finally come through.It was unbelievably tough, Murray said. I had to fight very, very hard. Being broken twice serving for the match was frustrating. It was one of the harder matches Ive played indoors. They are never this long.Murray had won all six of his meetings with Raonic this year, including a straight-sets victory in the Wimbledon final.Murray just needs one last push at the end of a stunning second half to 2016, when he has won Wimbledon and the Olympics before topping the rankings for the first time.Im tired, Murray said. Ive played so much tennis the last few months. Ill just give my best effort tomorrow. Its going to be tough, obviously, but Ill give my best shot. ' ' '