Andy Murray lost his second group match at the ATP World
Tour finals after he was comfortably beaten by Rafael Nadal in straight sets.
Nadal, who beat Stanislas Wawrinka on Monday, claimed his
second victory of the event and now tops the group with two wins after a 6-4 6-1 victory.
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| Refeal Nadal celebrates his second win of the event (Picture from e1.365dm.com) |
Murray still looked a little distracted ahead of the Davis
Cup final which takes place in less than a week’s time.
He will now play Wawrinka in his final group match to
determine whether he will qualify for the semi-final stage, the Swiss takes on David
Ferrer later today.
The early signs looked good for Murray who broke Nadal in
the opening game of the match but then surrendered his serve in the very next game.
Nadal, who will end the year without a grand slam for the
first time since 2003, began to create the better chances and showed indications that
he is beginning to rediscover the form which saw him claim 14 major titles.
In the next couple of games Murray was forced to save three break
points, however he conceded his serve and the opening set when he was broke to
0 while trailing 5-4.
It was a decisive breakthrough, as Murray lost his serve to 0
again at the start of the second set in a game which included two double faults.
Even the Brit’s usually dependable backhand was continuously
going astray and Nadal took full advantage as he raced towards the finish line.
Another break of serve for the Spaniard when leading 4-1
allowed him to serve for the match and all but guarantee a place in the last four
after two straight set victories.
"I think I played well in general” said the Spaniard
after the match. "I didn't think I
made that many mistakes. I'm very happy. I'm working hard to play matches like
this."
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