Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray: Score, Reaction for 2016 ATP World Tour Finals

Andy Murray clinched the 2016 ATP World Tour Finals crown on Sunday after he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 at London’s O2 Arena to move one step closer to completing his already glittering trophy cabinet. 

The victory also ensured Murray will retain his place as world No. 1 in the end-of-year rankings, beating Djokovic—the only player who could have stripped the Scot of his throne—to cap off a historic 2016.

It was only too fitting that Murray was asked to prove himself against his top-spot predecessor in the year’s final tournament final, responding with a vigorous display of heart and determination at the O2.

Sports writer Liam Canning summarised a whirlwind 2016 for the Scot, who has gone from stride to stride since recovering from injury en route to the greatest 12 months of his career:

Andy Murray 2016:2 GS finals, Wimbledon, first singles man to retain Olympic Gold, 24 successive wins, 9 ATP Tour titles, WORLD NUMBER 1.

— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) November 20, 2016

The Greenwich audience was treated to a fast and furious start between the two finalists, where it was actually Djokovic who threatened to break early on and Murray failed to win a single point in his first two receiving games.

That all changed in the sixth game, however, where Djokovic saved two break points against his foe as the two embarked upon a 13-point war, and former British pro Greg Rusedski was in awe of the quality on display:

Just the start everyone wanted. Murray playing the right way and both guys locked in. 3 all pic.twitter.com/GvPoPJDeZu

— Greg Rusedski (@GregRusedski1) November 20, 2016

Murray then followed that up with his most comfortable serving game to steal a narrow lead before snatching the first break of the match to open up a …

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