I'm still trying to take stock of what just happened. Murray's best performance on clay? Almost certainly. Rafa on the wane? Sadly I think that's probably the case too. But don't forget he had not lost a set in Madrid this week before today.

That Novak Djokovic will still go into the French Open as the strong favourite is beyond question. But on that form, Murray must have a great chance of adding to his two major titles this summer.

Anyone for strawberries and cream? Goodnight.

Murray seemed incredibly relaxed there while giving his views to Sky Sports. Will he play in Rome next week? He says he'll fly there tomorrow and then decide.

Murray says being married has been "nice". The Scot adds: "A lot of people tell me this is the honeymoon period and it gets harder but we've been together a long time. I've always said if you personal stuff and private life is good that helps your performances on the court."

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"I played a good match, made very few errors and changed the height of the ball extremely well, which was part of the reason why he was mistiming a few shots. I used the second serve into the forehand a lot and that worked well because I was able to get him moving. I dealt with all of the nervy moments I had in the match pretty well."

Can you win the French Open? "I have played well in Roland Garros at the past - two semi-finals and a couple of quarters. Last year my game was not ready to win the event whereas the previous time against Rafa there I played well. I have pushed Rafa a few times on the clay and this obviously gives my confidence. I don't think I would go into the French as one of the favourites but if I play like that I'll give myself an opportunity."

Former British number one Anne Keothavong, tweets:, external "Amazing from Muzza! And great job to his team too."

Jonas Bjorkman, a member of Andy Murray's coaching staff, on Twitter:, external "Congrats @andy_murray on winning the title in Madrid. Amazing performance in the final and great tennis for the last two weeks."

The pleasantries are almost over. Now for the plaudits...

Andy Murray: "Thank you to everybody who came today, it was an incredible atmosphere and it's always a pleasure to play in front of these people. To play Rafa in Spain is always extremely tough. But this is the reason why we play, for these matches. One of the toughest things to do is beat Rafa on clay, and I'm glad I was able to do it today."

Murray collects a rather curious golden trophy that looks rather like something you would hang mugs on. Then he takes the microphone...

Rafael Nadal: "Congratulations Andy. You played much better than me today so good luck for Roland Garros and the rest. Clearly it wasn't the match I hoped to have. It's not a nice way to end what has been a very positive and important week for me. I'm looking forward to Rome and French Open now."

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Rafa looks slightly sheepish as he collects the runners-up trophy from Queen Sofia, whom he addresses as the "best queen in the world."

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After winning, Murray scrawled on the camera "marriage works". Can't argue with that.

And on close examination of the photo above - is that his wedding ring tied to his laces?

We're just waiting for the presentation now. Apparently Murray is being given a crash course in how to shake hands with the Queen of Spain. Can't be any harder than dethroning the king of clay...

Matthew Vennard: Incredible stuff from Andy Murray - beating Rafael Nadal, on clay. In Madrid!

Ben Hibburd: Fantastic win for Andy Murray he destroyed Nadal. Great form going into the French Open.

Shohidur Rahman: Novak must be watching this and licking his lips. Has to be favourite for the French Open now?

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Murray's beaming smile tells you all you need to know. What has happened to him since he became a married man? That's two titles in a week and both on his least favourite surface. Surely he has a real chance at the French Open now.

Murray runs straight to his box to celebrate with Amelie Mauresmo. It's his first victory over Nadal on clay, his first Masters series win on the surface and, frankly, it wasn't even close.

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Bullet serve. Edged to slip by Nadal. 15-0. But then a misjudgement as Murray watches a Rafa backhand dip at the last minute and find the corner. A scare at 15-30 as Murray goes long, but responds straight away to level at 30-30. two points away. An extra bounce of the ball perhaps? Second serve but Nadal can't control his return and that's match point. Rafa nets. Murray wins. I repeat. Murray wins.

There's still some fight in Nadal as he volleys a winner for a 30-0 lead on his serve. Muscles bulging as he mops his brow, the Spaniard holds his nerve to peg it back to 5-2. Now Murray will serve for the title.

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There's a bead of sweat on Murray's nose as he starts the game with an unreturnable first serve. Rafa levels at 15-15 then is given a lifeline by Murray's first double fault of the match. Murray seems momentarily distracted as he asks the umpire to turn his scoreboard away from his eyeline. Usually that mean bad news, but not here as Murray calmly converts the next two points. It's 40-30 now and Murray pounds a forehand beyond Rafa's reach to move within a game of victory.

Stunned silence gives way to rapturous applause as Rafa finds a rare winner. An equally rare unforced error from Murray takes Nadal to 40-15. Nadal lands his first ace to secure his first game of the second set.