Andy Murray wasted no time in hopping on a jet yesterday for his next ATP event in Spain after boosting his chances of making the ATP World Tour Finals by winning the Austrian Open.
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 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 three remaining spots in the year-end showpiece. “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 after yesterday’s title.
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka and Marin Cilic have already qualified for the eight-man field in London. Murray is on eighth spot with 3885 points followed by Ferrer on 3785.
US Open finalist Kei Nishikori (4265) and Tomas Berdych (4105) are placed fifth and seventh
