We countdown to Christmas with some magical Murray moments...
Friday 23 December 2016 23:28, UK
We're counting down through 12 of Andy Murray's best winners of what has been a magnificent 2016, which has seen him rise to the top of planet Tennis.
Britain's finest sealed his second Wimbledon title in the summer and then successfully defended his Olympic title. He also reached the Australian and French Open finals.
Murray ended the year as world No 1 thanks to a record-breaking nine tournament wins, including the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena.
It will be a 2016 never to forget for the 29-year-old Scot and some of his tennis on court has been showstopping at times. We countdown to Christmas with 12 of Murray's best...
"Oh, my goodness me!" Here it is, Andy Murray's best point of 2016. Not only should he not have been able to reach this cross-court angled backhand from the Serb, but his remarkable speed and reaction helped him conquer his arch-rival and the Italian capital.
Just missing out on top spot was Murray's phenomenal half-volley against Canadian powerhouse Raonic at London's O2 Arena in what turned out to be one of the matches of the year.
Sky Sports commentator Mark Petchey described this absolutely stunning winner against French upstart Pouille as 'out of this world'
This was Murray at his defensive best as he somehow saved this set point, just when all seemed lost, against the Japanese star at the World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena.
Murray came up against the Spaniard in the final in Shanghai and Bautista Agut was bouyed by a first ever win over Novak Djokovic in the semi-final, the result was a thrilling first set including this brilliant volley rally.
Simon causes Murray more problems than most and their matches are always hugely entertaining affairs - so it's no surprise to see the Frenchman make another appearance in our countdown.
So by the same token, it's no surprise to see Murray produce more of his very, very best with this miraculous shot.
Credit here also has to go to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in this entertaining rally but as is often the case when the points are long it was the world number one who came out on top.
Murray's Madrid final against Novak Djokovic was quite an occasion and despite defeat it featured some of Murray's finest tennis including this brilliant cross-court winner.
Watch Murray's beautiful lob against Gilles Simon in the semi-finals, which helped him win the opening set against the Frenchman.
The Brit showcased how quickly he is able to turn defence into attack during this titanic rally. David Goffin could find no way past Murray before being pumelled with a backhand pass.
In Murray's 11th winner of Christmas we look at his brilliant backhand against Djokovic in the final of the World Tour Final - during a sensational win that cemented his position as the world No 1.
To kick it off we look at his sumptuous pick-up shot from a tight angle in the Spanish capital that left old foe Novak Djokovic so impressed that he just had to applaud his effort.
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