TENNIS DUEL
Andy Murray eyes Aussie win despite loss to Djokovic
Doha — Andy Murray dismissed the idea that his defeat by arch rival Novak Djokovic in the Qatar Open will affect his attempts to win the Australian Open for the first time. The world No1 lost 6-3 5-7 6-4 to the Serb in an early season classic. It was the Briton’s first defeat in 29 competitive matches. But Murray said it would mean little when he soon begins his latest attempt to win the title in Melbourne where he has agonisingly lost five finals. "I still think I have a chance of winning the Australian Open after tonight [Saturday night]," he said after the defeat in Doha. "I don’t think that changes. It’s disappointing to lose for sure. I have a chance to win the Australian Open still." Murray lost Melbourne finals in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016, four of those to Djokovic. Despite the defeat in the Doha final, Murray said that he had gained much from the week-long tournament. "Physically it was a good test to start the year, and I did good here," he said. "My body feels all r...
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