Andy Murray had achieved this honour. Murray was knighted in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to tennis and charity. He opened the season with a loss in the semi-finals of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship to David Goffin, following which he won against Milos Raonic in the third-place play-off. Murray then reached the final of the Qatar Open, but lost to Novak Djokovic in three sets despite saving three championship points. At the Australian Open he lost in the fourth round against Mischa Zverev in four sets. Murray returned to action at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships event in
2011 SA Tennis Open 2011 SA Tennis Open The 2011 SA Tennis Open was a men's tennis tournament to be played on hard courts indoors. It was the 20th edition of the SA Tennis Open and was part of the ATP World Tour 250 series of the 2011 ATP World Tour. It took place in Johannesburg, South Africa from 30 January through 6 February 2011. Kevin Anderson defeated Somdev Devvarman, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 James Cerretani / Adil Shamasdin defeated Scott Lipsky / Rajeev Ram, 6–3, 3–6, [10–7] The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: The following players received entry from the