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Andy Murray wasted no time in hopping on a jet on Sunday for his next ATP event in Spain after boosting his chances of making the ATP World Tour Finals by winning the Austrian Open, AFP reports.
The Scot claimed the 30th title of his career as he defeated Spain’s David Ferrer 5-7, 6-2, 7-5, lifting the title on his Austrian debut as he played his 44th career final.
The 27-year-old is now one of the five active players with 30 trophies.
Murray, who flew into Vienna on a private jet, was promising himself the smallest of celebrations as he continues his battle to claim one of the three remaining spots in the year-end showpiece in London.
“Maybe there will be one glass of champagne,” he hinted after beating Ferrer for the eighth time in their series.
“Every event is so important now with the race for London going strong.”
Murray will be joined in Valencia by Ferrer at the Spaniard’s home event.
As during the Vienna week, just a few computer points separate the battling pair in the season race with Murray now slightly ahead after Sunday’s title.
Murray’s win came a week after he lost in three sets to Ferrer in Shanghai.
“Its the same for both of us, we’ve had very close matches,” said Murray. “Whoever qualifies for London will deserve it.”
Ferrer was making his first Vienna appearance in a decade and remains inspired despite his loss at the final hurdle.
“Andy played a great match and deserved to win the title,” said the 32-year-old. “I had my chances but it was so tough today. I’m going to keep fighting for London.”
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