World number one Sir Andy Murray ended 2016 with a win over Milos Raonic at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.
The 29-year-old, knighted in the New Year Honours list, beat Canada’s Raonic 6-3 7-6 (8-6) to take third place at the exhibition event in Abu Dhabi.
The Briton started well, breaking Raonic in his first two service games as he took the opening set.
He led 5-3 in the second but Raonic staged a mini fightback before Murray took the tie-break.
The Scot said: “It was good to finish the year with a win. It was a good match to work on returns as Milos has a strong serve.
“There are still a few things I could do better but it was good to get matches against good players, so it has been a productive couple of days.
“It sounds strange to be known as Sir Andy. I am more than happy being known as Andy, but it is a big honour and great recognition for my results over the last few years and it is a nice way to start the new year.”
In Friday’s semi-finals, Murray lost to Belgium’s David Goffin for the first time in six meetings.
