Murray wins at ATP as Ferrer struggles with serve

Andy Murray progressed with a routine 6-4 6-4 victory over Spaniard David Ferrer in their first round robin match in the ATP Tour Final.

Murray, the number two ranked player, showed why he is five places ahead of Ferrer, with superior control throughout the match.

The two players matched each other game for game until 4-4, when a Murray break was enough to take the first set 6-4. It was towards the end of the first set that Ferrer started to struggle with his first serve, sending only half of them in successfully.

At the start of the second set, Murray showed his occasional but characteristic mental wobble as he was broken in the first game, but Murray was at least resilient enough to stay in touch throughout the set. Ferrer was unable to take any further advantage, with Murray resisting the temptation to give into frustration.

With Ferrer increasingly failing with his service game and loose shots - the match's final game started with the Spaniard making his eighth double fault - Murray was able to break back once, and then twice to set himself up for another 6-4 victory.