Men’s tennis world number 2 won his 3rd Shanghai Masters title. Andy Murray defeated Roberto Baustista Agut 7-6 (7-1) 6-1.
Murray, the world number 2, was in fine form at Shanghai. He is now eyeing Novak Djokovic’s world number 1 spot. Here are photos from the action at Shanghai.
.@andy_murray watches our tournament recap video on the Stadium screen before his 🏆 presentation #SHRolexMasters pic.twitter.com/AF5DTB5mtu
— SH Rolex Masters (@SHRolexMasters) October 16, 2016
The 29 year old Murray had nothing but praise for Bautista Agut’s performance at the Shanghai Masters. Bautista Agut upset Djokovic 6-4 6-4 in the semis to advance to a finals matchup with Murray.
While Agut did put up a fight in the first set, he could not keep up to force a third. Still, the Spaniard had an excellent run this week in Shanghai.
📸: 2016 #SHRolexMasters champ @andy_murray & finalist @BautistaAgut pic.twitter.com/AyQe2G5kuL
— SH Rolex Masters (@SHRolexMasters) October 16, 2016
.@andy_murray closes in on #Djokovic for No. 1 with his @SHRolexMasters title. “I believe I can get there.” Read: https://t.co/qPsRqjsAcS pic.twitter.com/KqKHAfpEN0
— ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) October 16, 2016
Update: Murray runs away with the TB to take the first set against Bautista Agut 7-6(1). #SHRolexMasters pic.twitter.com/YRQDN9nO5y
— SH Rolex Masters (@SHRolexMasters) October 16, 2016
My goal wasn’t to finish number one at the end of this year but in the early parts of next year there is an opportunity – 900 points doesn’t seem like loads.
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