ATP World Tour Finals: Andy Murray v Tomas Berdych - in pictures
Andy Murray makes his way to the court through a mist of dry ice, before his first match at home since his grand slam victory over Novak Djokovic at the US OpenPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianBerdych serves first. Murray makes a forehand returnPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianMurray serves in this image, showing the precise point of impact and direction of the ballPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian
Taking longer to get into his stride than expected, Murray grimaces for this forehandPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianHis first set lost, the No.3 seed contemplates his gamePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianA distant view of the match at the O2 ArenaPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianBerdych waits for a lob to come down outside his baselinePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianThis multiple exposure shows Murray's serve in four stagesPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianMurray's determination is evident as he powers this backhandPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianA mixture of frustration and agony makes for a familiar expression from the ScotPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianWith one set each, the players change endsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianStraining to reach for his forehand, Murray just makes this returnPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianAccommodating for this awkward half-volley, Murray watches the ball fly back to his opponentPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianMurray takes a big drink as sweat pours off his foreheadPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianMurray eyes up a drop shotPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianMatch point! Murray celebrates his 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Tomas BerdychPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianMurray signs autographs for the fans. In his post-match interview Murray conceded: "It was very tough from the start. Every time I've played him this year it's been tough and it's been the same today. You need to treat it like a knockout and I managed to get the win today."Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianVictorious once more, Andy Murray leaves the O2 Arena to applause from the standsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian
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