Andy Murray was given a tough examination by Michael Berrer before prevailing 6-3 4-6 6-4 to reach the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships. In Murray's first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals last month, the British No1 struggled for form against the German qualifier. The Scot allowed the World No116 back into the match having been a set and a break up in the second — but he fought back to win the decider and go through. The result will be a great relief for Murray who failed to win a match until April after his defeat to Djokovic in the Australian Open final last year.