Andy Murray wins Cincinnati Open
Aug 4th, 2008 | By chetannarula | Category: Featured, Tennis
Andy Murray won his first title at the elite Masters Series level with a stunning victory over world number three Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati.
Murray repeated his defeat of the Serb at last week’s Toronto Masters, beating his fellow 21-year-old 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5) in two hours and 23 minutes. He needed six match points to seal victory after failing to serve out the match at the first attempt.
The win will see Murray ranked at a career high six in the world on Monday.
“It’s huge because to win these tournaments is tough nowadays,” said Murray afterwards. “I’ve played five days in these conditions and had eight or nine matches in the last couple of weeks. But I’ve put in the physical work and it’s paid off.”
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