ATP World Tour Finals: Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic

Murray emerges from the mist at the O2 Arena for his Group A match with old foe Novak Djokovic. This is the seventh time the pair have met this year. Thus far it's three wins each
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Among the packed crowd is Jelena Ristic, Djokovic's girlfriend
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Murray has the ideal start to the match, he breaks serve immediately. The Brit's service game is also on the money too, he's completely in rhythm with his serves hitting 135mph Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

With the world no1 not playing anywhere near his best and Murray's superb serving alongside his fearsome returns means that the US Open and Olympic Champion takes the first set 6-4
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He has another opportunity on Djokovic's serve in the third game of the second set ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

But his Serbian opponent lashes a fierce drive-volley to claim a critical point and then goes on to win the set 6-3
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Murray falls behind in the final set after an unlikely attempt at serve-volleying backfires
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It's fist-biting stuff
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But Djokovic is proving equally fallible on his serve ...
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... allowing Murray to rally and win three straight games to lead 5-4
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Murray looks desperate as critical points go the way of his opponent
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Djokovic celebrates breaking Murray's serve for the second time in the final set to go 6-5 up
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And after two and a half hours of gripping tennis, victory is his (4-6, 6-3, 7-5)
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The pair shake hands after the match and walk off to rapturous applause
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