Murray hails breakthrough victory over Djokovic

ANDY MURRAY believes he now has the psychological edge over his rivals in his bid to continue his rise up the ATP Tour rankings after his win over Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Masters.

The Scot beat world number three Djokovic 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/5) on Sunday to clinch his first title at the elite Masters Series level.

The win also meant Murray rose three places to sixth position in the rankings, his highest-ever position. Murray now believes his win in Cincinnati means he has nothing to fear from any of his rivals in the top 10.