Andy Murray Defeats Novak Djokovic To Win First Italian Open Title

Andy Murray has ended an eight-match losing run against World's number one Novak Djokovic for the first time in two years to win the Rogers Cup.

The British number one’s 6-4 4-6 6-3 victory in three hours in Montreal earned him a fourth title of the year.

A first win over the Serb since the 2013 Wimbledon final will be a huge boost for Murray before the US Open in New York starts on 31 August.


 The Scot dominated from the baseline as he claimed an 11th Masters title.

Murray is now set to overtake Roger Federer in Monday’s new ATP rankings to return to number two for the first time since 2013.

The 28-year-old broke in the second game of the deciding set and held to establish a 3-0 lead before saving seven break points in a pivotal 18-minute fifth game to maintain his break advantage at 4-1.

 Djokovic, chasing a 25th Masters title, saw off three championship points at 5-2 before Murray served out for the match.

 He dedicated the victory to his coach Amelie Mauresmo, who gave birth to a baby boy on Sunday.

 “I’m not sure she will have stayed up to watch this one but, Amelie, this one’s for you,” said Murray, who won his 35th career title.