Murray Masters Djokovic again

CINCINNATI, Ohio: Andy Murray lifted his first career Masters title, defeating Novak Djokovic for the second time in as many weeks to claim a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) win at the Cincinnati event on Sunday.

The Scot, who will rise to a career-best sixth in the world on Monday, had to work for the victory as Djokovic mounted a closing surge.

Murray eventually won in the second tiebreaker after two hours, 22 minutes.