Zhuhai win 'one of my best': Murray

Andy Murray revelled in "one of the best wins "of his career after ending his long wait for a singles victory on the ATP Tour in gutsy fashion at the Zhuhai Championships on Tuesday night.

A tad fatigued but crucially feeling no pain in the right hip that has precipitated his fall from first to 413th in the world rankings, Murray dug deep into his replenishing resources to eke out a 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-1 victory over American world No 69 Tennys Sandgren at Hengqin Tennis Center.

The three-time Grand Slam champion had lost in two sets to Sandgren in the second singles match of his comeback at last month's Winston-Salem Open, so Tuesday's triumph demonstrated the Scot has since made significant progress in his recovery.