British ace is top six after Cincinnati success

Tennis, 13:53, August 4, 2008

Andy Murray has moved up to sixth in the world rankings after his victory over Novak Djokovic in the final of the Cincinnati Masters.

The British number one is up to his highest ever position in the standings after a hard fought straight-sets victory (7-6 7-6) over the world number three - his first success in a Masters Series event.
Murray has been in outstanding form on the hard courts of North America in recent weeks, also reaching the semi-finals of the Toronto Masters last week, and now believes he can use it as the springboard for even greater success.
The Scot showed great mental and physical strength, coming back to win having failed to convert four previous match points in the stifling heat in Cincinnati.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the 21-year-old said: "In the past maybe I'd have let that get to me but now I'm playing top players on a regular basis and I'm better equipped."
Murray added: "It's huge because to win these tournaments is tough nowadays. I've played five days in these conditions and had eight or nine matches in the last couple of weeks. But I've put in the physical work and it's paid off."

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