Murray Stuns The World

In what was probably his most extraordinary win over Novak Djokovic since he won the first of his three grand slam titles in New York four years ago, the prince of perversity, riding a wave of adrenalin after one of the toughest weeks of his career, beat the man whose crown he had snatched away so impudently in Paris a fortnight ago.

He may remain so well into the summer of 2017.

In beating Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 42 minutes to win his first ATP World Tour Finals title, he secured the world No1 spot at the end of a long and glorious year, and confounded pessimists who predicted the rigours of the past week – not to mention the previous three months – would drain him of the will to win.

” Murray said. “I am happy to get the win today and finish the year as No1. I never expected it.”

Murray had reached his fifth final in a row after spending nearly 10 hours on court in four matches over the past six days, compared to his opponent’s six hours and 33 minutes, the last 66 minutes of those arriving against a washed-out Kei Nishikori on Saturday night in the shortest match of the week.

That followed Murray’s three hours and 38 minutes against Milos Raonic – the longest match of the tournament.

Murray, who had sweated up beforehand like a fighter getting ready for a world title shot, no doubt had a shaking hand on his racket, double-faulting twice in the first five minutes, although he also banged down his fastest serve of the tournament, a 132mph ace.
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