title victory was a little easier than I had expected, says scot after brushing aside Youzhny

Murray has six appeal after his Valencia triumph

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FEELING BUBBLY: Andy Murray shows plenty bottle as he celebrates his Valencia Open triumph

Andy Murray picked up his sixth title of the year and the 14th of his career with a comprehensive victory over Mikhail Youzhny at the inaugural Valencia Open yesterday.

The world number four, playing in his first tournament for nearly two months after recovering from a wrist injury, looked impressive throughout in a 6-3, 6-2 win over the Russian.

Murray, whose last title came at the Masters event in Canada in August, can now celebrate winning six titles in one season for the first time in his career.

Murray admitted the victory was more comfortable than he had anticipated.

He said: “Both of us had long matches on Saturday. I knew the start of the match was going to be important and I started well, going up 5-1 quickly. It was a little easier than I had expected but he is a tough player.”

The Scot was delighted to pick up a trophy on his return to action and feels he is hitting peak form in time for the Paris Masters next week.

“It was a very, very good week,” he continued. “It is very rare for someone to win a tournament after a long break. I am happy I have come back from the injury well and played better with every match.

“I didn’t have high expectations this week but with every round and match you get more confident. I felt good with the way I was hitting the ball.”

Serb Novak Djokovic ended Roger Federer’s winning run at his hometown tournament to lift the Davidoff Swiss indoors title in Basle yesterday.

The world number one went into the match looking to win a fourth consecutive title in front of his adoring fans but Djokovic spoiled the party with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 victory.