Murray consolidates third place in ATP rankings

Andy Murray's clay-court win in the Munich Open on Monday helped the Scot strengthen his grip on third place in the updated ATP rankings.

The 27-year-old claimed the first clay-court title of his career by seeing off Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber in a tough three-setter 7-6 (7/4), 5-7, 7-6 (7/4) in just over three hours in the rain-delayed final.

He became the first British player to win an ATP clay-court tournament since Englishman Christopher "Buster" Mottram in April 1976.

On Sunday, Roger Federer clinched his 85th career title in Istanbul but remains second in the unchanged ATP rankings, still led by Novak Djokovic.

The 27-year old Serb holds the top spot for the 40th consecutive week, more than 5,000 points ahead of the Swiss while 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadael is fourth ahead of the Madrid Open.

Rankings as of May 4

1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 13,845 pts

2. Roger Federer (SUI) 8,635

3. Andy Murray (GBR) 6,220

4. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 5,390

5. Kei Nishikori (JPN) 5,280

6. Milos Raonic (CAN) 5,070

7. Tomas Berdych (CZE) 4,960

8. David Ferrer (ESP) 4,490

9. Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 3,495

10. Marin Cilic (CRO) 3,405

11. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 2,985

12. Feliciano Lopez (ESP) 2,380

13. Gilles Simon (FRA) 2,255

14. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 2,045

15. Gaël Monfils (FRA) 2,020

16. Roberto Bautista (ESP) 1,985

17. Kevin Anderson (RSA) 1,960

18. John Isner (USA) 1,765

19. Tommy Robredo (ESP) 1,765

20. Ernests Gulbis (LAT) 1,730
Source: AFP