Tennis star Andy Murray declared he can win the Australian Open after claiming his 22nd career title in commanding style.
The world No. 4 dominated Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-1, 6-3 to win the Brisbane International on Sunday.
The Scot gradually built his performances throughout the slam warmup event before blasting his way to the tournament title with emphatic displays in the semifinal and final, The Courier-Mail reported.
His success in Brisbane was ideal preparation for the Australian Open, in which he has been the runner-up for the past two years.
Murray said he was a better player than 12 months ago and hopeful of ending his search for a grand slam in Melbourne, with the tournament only eight days away.
"I'm a year wiser, I have a year more experience and I think I've improved a few things in my game," Murray said.
"I still played pretty good last year in Australia. I could play great tennis again and lose in the second round or the third round, that's how tennis works sometimes," he added. "But equally I could win the tournament if I play my best. ... If I play well like I did this week I give myself a good chance."
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