Andy Murray beats Youznhy to win Valencia Open title

Andy Murray beat Mikhail Youzhny 6-3 6-2 to win the Valencia Open title.

Murray was able to dictate the rhythm of the match. Using his sliced backhand to excellent effect, he broke Youzhny to love to take a 3-1 lead and served for the opening set at 5-1 before the Russian hit back with a break of his own.

Some accurate serving gave Murray three set points two games later and he converted the second with his sixth ace. The second set was more of the same, with Murray controlling the pace with ease and Youzhny committing far too many unforced errors.

Andy went 4-0 ahead with two more breaks of serve and sealed victory with an eighth ace after one hour eight minutes of play.

“I expected a difficult match as he has been playing well recently but I served well and played smart and I’m happy to have won in two sets,” Murray said.

He also said his back and groin were feeling a bit stiff.

“My body is hurting but the whole week was great as I haven’t played in a long time,” he added.


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