Murray brushes Dolgopolov aside
January 08, 2012 08:50:56 UK
Andy Murray completed the perfect build-up to the Australian Open by beating Alexandr Dolgopolov in the Brisbane International final.
The Scot was rarely troubled by the third-seeded Ukrainian, eventually prevailing 6-1 6-3, which included a run of nine successive games from 1-1 in the first set.
Murray had some sympathy for Dolgopolov, who was struggling with a groin injury, after the match though, saying: "I'd like to say sorry to Alex as he had a problem with his leg. It's my first week with this new team and it was good.
"I really enjoyed it. Hopefully it'll bring more success in the future."
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I'd like to say sorry to Alex as he had a problem with his leg.
Andy Murray
Meanwhile, Dolgopolov said: "I'd like to say sorry for some boring tennis from me today, but that's the best I could do."
The Australian Open begins in Melbourne on 16th January and two-time finalist Murray is 6.00 to win the tournament this year. His main challengers are likely to be defending champion Novak Djokovic, who can be backed at 2.25, Roger Federer 4.50 and Rafael Nadal 6.00.
Murray, who beat Dolgopolov in the the quarter-finals of last year's Australian Open, will learn his first-round opponent in this year's tournament when the draw is made on Friday 13th January.
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