Andy Murray coach, Murray began the season by playing in the 2012 Brisbane International. He overcame a slow start in his first two matches to win his 22nd title by beating Alexandr Dolgopolov in the final. In doubles, he lost in the quarter-finals against second seeds Jürgen Melzer and Philipp Petzschner in a tight match. After an exhibition tournament, Murray made it to the semi-finals of the 2012 Australian Open, where he was defeated by Djokovic in a four-hour-and 50-minute match. At the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Murray defeated Djokovic in the semi-finals, but lost in the final to Roger Federer.
2011 Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships entry from the qualifying draw: Andy Murray defeated Rafael Nadal, 3–6, 6–2, 6–0 Andy Murray / Jamie Murray defeated František Čermák / Filip Polášek, 6–1, 6–4 2011 Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships The 2011 Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 38th edition of the event known that year as the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships, and was part of the 500 Series of the 2011 ATP World Tour. It was held at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan, from 3 October through 9 October 2011. Andy Murray won