Djokovic Claims Madrid Open Final
Published on May 9 2016 6:30 am
Last Updated on May 9 2016 6:30 am
Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to win a record 29th career Masters title.
Djokovic saved seven break points in the final game and converted on his third match point of the night to secure the win over the defending champion, moving one victory ahead of Rafael Nadal in Masters tournament victories.
It was Djokovic's second title in Madrid, and fifth of the year this season. He reached 33 wins, the most on tour in 2016.
The loss allows Roger Federer to surpass Murray for No.2 in the world on Monday. It also kept the British player from winning his 12th Masters 1000 title, and second on clay.
"Congratulations to Novak on a great win, there's been a lot against me in the last few years," Murray said on court with a smile. "He's doing great things."
Djokovic dominated the first set but it was even from then until the end, with both players faltering on decisive moments. Djokovic hit 25 winners but had as many unforced errors, while Murray had 10 aces in the match that lasted 2 hours, 6 minutes at the "Magic Box" center court in the Spanish capital.
The thrilling last game finally ended when Murray sent a forehand into the net, giving Djokovic his 15th straight win against top-10 opponents, a streak in which he has lost only two of 35 sets.
