Murray qualifies for London Finals
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Andy Murray of Great Britain returns the ball during the third round match of men's singles against Jeremy Chardy of France at Shanghai ATP Masters Tennis Tournament in Shanghai, east China, Oct. 14, 2010. Murray won 2-0(6-3, 6-4). [Xinhua/Fan Jun] |
World number four Andy Murray of Britain nailed a spot in the London ATP Finals on Thursday by winning a third-round match against Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 6-4 at Shanghai Masters.
"It feels great to qualify for London," said the 23-year-old Scotch after the match. "It's really a tough match. He served very well, and I'm glad to come through to the next round."
Having rested for enough time, Murray didn't feel tired although he experienced a "tough match".
Murray increased his winning record of the season to 38 after claiming the match, moving one step closer to his second title of ATP1000 Maters in 2010.
The top British tennis player met problems on his serves at the beginning of the match, trailing 15-40 to offer his opponent two break points. Thanks to his quick adjustment, Murray saved both points to get over the opening crisis.
After the first game, Murray knocked down for straight points to accomplish a break and set a 3-0 lead afterwards. Neither of them were about to finish another break in the first set and Murray finished the set 6-3.
Chardy held the first three service games in the second set, but failed to keep the fourth. Murray seized the chance to get a 5-3 lead, and then closed out the match 6-4.
