Murray claims 45th career title with Dubai triumph

Murray improved his one-way record over left-hander Verdasco to 13 wins and one loss

Last updated: November 01, 2018 | 00:41

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Dubai: Andy Murray defeated Spain’s Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday to win the Dubai Duty Free Open Tennis Championships title for the first time and claim his 45th career crown.

The world number one came good after losing a title bid in 2012 at the Aviation Club to Roger Federer.

Murray improved his one-way record over 35th-ranked left-hander Verdasco to 13 wins and just one loss.

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