Murray beats Djokovic for first Masters tennis title
Tuesday, 5 August 2008
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug 4 (AFP): Andy Murray lifted his first career Masters title, defeating Novak Djokovic for the second time in as many weeks to claim a 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/5) win at the Cincinnati event.
The Scot, who now rises to a career-best sixth in the world, had to work for the victory as Djokovic mounted a closing surge.
Murray eventually won in the second tiebreaker after two hours, 22 minutes Sunday.
The Scot, who now rises to a career-best sixth in the world, had to work for the victory as Djokovic mounted a closing surge.
Murray eventually won in the second tiebreaker after two hours, 22 minutes Sunday.