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Monday, 20 February 2006 |
Andy Murray's win over Lleyton Hewitt puts him in world's top 50
Andy Murray's maiden ATP Tour title has pushed the 18-year-old player
into the world's top 50 for the first time in his tennis career.
Andy Murray's win over Lleyton Hewitt in the San Jose final moved him
13 places to 47th and put him within sight of reaching the number one
spot in Britain.
Tim Henman, who is the best-ranked British player at present, lies in 40th place, three ahead of closest rival Greg Rusedski.
Andy Murray could overtake Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski at this week's RMK Championships in Memphis.
Andy Murray will be able to move past Tim Henman if he matches the older player's performance in Rotterdam.
But Andy Murray would have to out-do Greg Rusedski, who is also in the
Netherlands, to be sure of clenching the number one spot.
Andy Murray said consecutive wins over world number three Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt had given him more confidence.
"It's the biggest moment of my life in tennis so far," said Andy Murray.
Andy Murray is the youngest British player in the Open era to gain an
ATP title and the fifth teenager to lift the San Jose trophy, joining
John McEnroe, Stefan Edberg, Michael Chang and Andre Agassi.
Bookmakers William Hill have shortened Andy Murray's odds of winning
Wimbledon from 25-1 to 16-1 and make him a 10-1 shot to win one of the
remaining Grand Slam tournaments in 2006.
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