ANDY MURRAY stormed into the world's top 15 today after his run to the final of the Qatar Open.

The Dunblane teenager lost out 6-4, 6-4 to fifth-ranked Ivan Ljubicic in Doha but has moved closer to the top 10 after an encouraging start to the year.

Murray has also shot up to 99 in the doubles order after a run to the semi-finals of the tournament with his brother, Jamie, who is placed 66th.

And now the British No.1 is targeting Grand Slam success at the Australian Open, admitting: "To get to the final of an ATP tournament is a great start to the year.

"I've played five matches and I'm guaranteed three more in the warm-up at Kooyong, so I should be feeling pretty good when I go into the Australian now."

Murray is much more confident of enjoying some sustained success in Melbourne this year with his seeding ensuring he will avoid some of the big names who restricted his progress last year.

Murray added: "I wouldn't say I got off to a slow start last year, I'd say I played two very good players in (Tomas) Berdych and (Mario) Ancic, who both finished in the top 15.

"Obviously I am seeded this year so I avoid those types of players from the start, which gives you a chance to work your way into a tournament.

"I'm happy with how my game progressed. To come back from a set down in two matches - something I wasn't doing at the start of last year - it has been a great week."

Meanwhile, British No.2 Tim Henman has come out of Davis Cup retirement and looks to set to play a part in April's Euro-Africa Zone One tie with Holland in Birmingham.