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Murray clinches Masters win after seeing off Djokovic

04/08/2008

Andy Murray has sealed his first Masters series title after beating Novac Djokovic 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/5) to win in Cincinnati.

In his maiden Masters series final, Britain's number one continued his impressive form on the hard courts after sealing victory in about two and a half hours.

The first set was a tense affair with both players clinging onto their serves. In game five, Murray was unable to capitalise on his first break point after a long rally.

In the eventual tie-break, the Dunblane teenager cranked up the pressure with an ace and some blistering forehands to go 3-0 up.

World number three Djokovic then made two unforced errors to increase his deficit to 5-1. Murray set-up four set points, taking his second opportunity to clinch the set.

The second set was a more thrilling affair with Djokovic finally piercing Murray's serve in game three. Trailing 15-40, the Scot saved two break points with two stunning forehand passes.

Djokovic earned another break point which he was able to take for a 2-1 lead.

But that advantage was short-lived as Murray battled back with a break of his own. The Serb served a double fault to hand the teenager a break point, which Murray took to level.

Murray continued to dominate the rallies and was 15-30 ahead in game nine after forcing Djokovic into a poor volley. The Briton eventually earned a break point which he capitalised on to lead 5-4 and serve out for the title.

In a rollercoaster game, Murray saved a break point with a pinpoint serve. The 21-year-old then spurned four championship points before Djokovic added insult to injury by breaking to level.

In the eventual tie-break, Murray again made the brighter start and moved into a 4-3 lead.

And Murray clinched victory on his sixth championship point to finally end the challenge of the valiant Djokovic.