A decent weekend for Scottish sport and British success

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Andy Murray wins the China Open

Just  a day after Scotland drew 1-1 with Lithuania in the World Cup qualifying rounds,  Andy Murray secured his fifth singles title of 2016 and the 40th of his career by beating Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 7-6 in the China Open final.

Although the Bulgarian played well, the British number 1 and world number 2 didn’t have any major problems as he progressed through the tournament without dropping a single set. Sadly but still adding a swell to British pride, another Brit was doing well, but Johanna Konta was beaten 6-4 6-2 by Agnieszka Radwanska in the women’s final.

The world number 1 Novak Djokovic had been unable to compete in this tournament due to injury and if Murray continues in this vein, he could find himself becoming world number 1.

Gibraltar who had hoped to perhaps gain a point in their match against Estonia, lost 4-0 and now have to face Belgium whilst England were ok, beating Malta 2-0 under caretaker manager Gareth Southgate and then play somewhat more dangerous Slovenia away on October 11.

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John Smith

Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

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