Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open final to win a record 29th career Masters title. Djokovic saved seven break points in the final game and converted on his third match point of the night to secure the win over the defending champion, moving one victory ahead of Rafael Nadal in Masters tournament victories. It was Djokovic’s second title in Madrid, and fifth of the year this season. He reached 33 wins, the most on tour in 2016.

The top-ranked Serb has won four of the past five Masters titles, including three this year. He had already won in Indian Wells and Miami, and had also clinched the Australian Open in a final against Murray. Djokovic had won in Madrid for the first time in 2011.

Murray is still expected to be considered one of the main favourites at the French Open, which begins in two weeks. He lost to Djokovic in last year’s semi-finals at Roland Garros. The British player has been impressive this season on clay, the surface that has seen him struggle the most in his career.

Romania’s Simona Halep sealed her first title in 14 months with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Dominika Cibulkova to claim the Madrid Open. Victory will move Halep up from seventh to fifth in the world.