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Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray: Ranking their 5 Matches of 2016

By Harry Floyd

Jun 5, 2016;Paris, France; Novak Djokovic (SRB) and Andy Murray (GBR) at the net after their match on day 15 of the 2016 French Open. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2016;Paris, France; Novak Djokovic (SRB) and Andy Murray (GBR) at the net after their match on day 15 of the 2016 French Open. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 16, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Novak Djokovic of Serbia (left) shakes hands with Andy Murray of Great Britain after their match during the Rogers Cup tennis tournament final at Uniprix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 16, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Novak Djokovic of Serbia (left) shakes hands with Andy Murray of Great Britain after their match during the Rogers Cup tennis tournament final at Uniprix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports /

Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray 2016

#5 – Mutua Madrid Open

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray met during the finals of the Mutua Madrid Open in May 2016. The finals matchup saw both players advancing through a competitive field made up of the best in men’s tennis.

Djokovic defeated Kei Nishikori in the semi-finals and Murray took down Rafael Nadal to advance. Both claimed victories in straight sets during the semi-finals round. Madrid was Djokovic and Murray’s second meeting on the 2016 season, pitting the two top players in the sport against one another for a title.

Djokovic took the match 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.

While the Serbian cruised through the first set with ease, Murray brought it on to force the finals match to a third set. Despite Djokovic’s victory, the match was a sign of things to come for Murray in 2016. The Scot would take the defeat and learn from it, using the loss as fuel to spur his late 2016 season surge toward number one.

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