Murray defeats Dolgopolov for Brisbane International title

Andy Murray achieved his 22^nd ATP World Tour title on Sunday at Brisbane International final by beating third seed Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine 6-1, 6-3 in front of his new coach, former World No. 1 Ivan Lendi.

Andy Murray holds up the Roy Emerson Trophy

“It's been good. I played much better the last three matches. I could have easily lost the second round against [Gilles] Muller, but managed to fight my way through. The doubles [with Marcos Baghdatis] helped me as well. I felt I was moving well towards the end of the week,” he said. “I've just got to get myself rested and get myself 100 per cent for the Aussie.”

“I'm a year wiser, at least, with a year's more experience. I think I've improved a few things in my game, too. I still played pretty good last year in Australia and I can play great tennis again,” he said.

“I need to show up and give 100 per cent every match. If someone plays a great match to beat me, that happens. But if I play well, like I did this week, I give myself a good chance.”

Top seed Murray earned $74,370 in prize money and 250 South African Airways 2012 ATP Ranking points, while No. 15-ranked Dolgopolov was presented a cheque for $39,165 and 150 points.

He will spend the next week in Melbourne preparing for the Australian Open, which starts January 16.

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