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BBC Sport · May 16, 2016

'Patient' Murray beats Djokovic in Rome

British number one Andy Murray will return to number two in the world rankings after winning in RomeAndy Murray said he had to cope with added pressure to claim his first clay-court win over Novak Djokovic - and with it the Italian Open title in Rome.

The Briton, who turned 29 on Sunday, beat the world number one 6-3 6-3.

It was Murray's second Masters title on clay and his first win over 11-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic on the surface in five attempts.

"There was a bit more pressure than usual when I play against Novak coming into the match," Murray told BBC Sport.

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