DUBAI, March 5: Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic said Andy Murray’s victory over Roger Federer was not only expected but a reflection of a greater belief by the players that the Swiss world No 1 was now vulnerable.

“Honestly, considering the results of this year, the style both players have and the speed of this court, I expected Murray to win,” the third seeded Serb said on Tuesday. “I wasn’t really too much surprised. I have to give him a lot of credit,” Djokovic added.

“I don’t think Roger likes it when he gets a lot of balls back, and obviously Murray has a great style, a great talent, he knows what to play in the moment.

Djokovic defeated Federer to reach the Australian Open final in Melbourne in January.—Reuters