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Australian Open finalist Andy Murray says there is no need for Novak Djokovic to explain himself after their controversial Australian Open final.
Djokovic struggled through to an eighth grand slam title eight days ago - looking beaten physically, but pulling through for a four-set victory at the expense of Murray, who came close to accusing him of theatrics on court.
"Everything has been made out to be much bigger than what is was," said the number four Scot at the Rotterdam World Tennis. "That happens all the time these days.

"In reality, you can go through periods of being very tired, then get better. You can get a second wind. As the finishing line gets closer, you can feel better. If Novak feels he has something to explain, I'd be pleased to speak with him. But I don't feel he really needs to explain anything."
Murray added that he and Djokovic remain on excellent terms.
Last year's Australian Open winner Stan Wawrinka, meanwhile, said he was happy to shake up his February schedule as he made a return to Rotterdam for the first time in a decade.
The Swiss 29-year-old was to have played here 12 months ago, but a combination of injury plus the sheer shock of lifting a first Grand Slam title kept him away.
Now, Wawrinka, whose ranking has slipped to ninth after going out in the Melbourne semi-finals to Djokovic, has come good on his vow to alter his schedule.
"I haven't played indoor in February for 10 years," said Wawrinka, who lost in the 2005 second round to Roger Federer. "I used to play in South America and the last few years I haven't played in February.

	Everything has been made out to be much bigger than what is was. That happens all the time these days

	Andy Murray
"I'm excited to be back. I feel good. It's important for me to come to play here. It's a great tournament, a good indoor court."
Wawrinka said that after arriving on Sunday afternoon, he had already had two training sessions at the Ahoy Stadium.
He said mixing and matching his calendar serves a good purpose. "It's good to change a bit, to see some new tournaments. Even if I played here before, it was so long ago. It's also good to stay mentally fresh."
Wawrinka stands behind Murray, Milos Raonic and holder Tomas Berdych in the seedings
He opens against Dutch number 250 Jesse Huta Galung, whose best showing at home was reaching the second round three years ago. "I've seen him around for many years, but I've never played or practised with him," Wawrinka said.
"Everything this week depends on how I'm gonna start. If I play my best tennis, I can do some good results. It's indoors, so you have to be ready for the first match. I'm feeling great."


Andy Murray denies talk of a rift with Novak Djokovic

Andy Murray is top seed in Rotterdam. Photo: Reuters

Swiss Stan Wawrinka returns to the Rotterdam Open for the first time in a decade. Photo: EPA

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Australian Open finalist Andy Murray says there is no need for Novak Djokovic to explain himself after their controversial Australian Open final


Andy Murray denies talk of a rift with Novak Djokovic

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Scot claims the pair are on excellent terms despite Aussie Open loss