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This is an archive article published on August 17, 2010

Murray masters Federer in final

Andy Murray beat Roger Federer 7-5,7-5 to defend his Rogers Cup title on Sunday in an ideal warmup for the U.S. Open....

Andy Murray beat Roger Federer 7-5,7-5 to defend his Rogers Cup title on Sunday in an ideal warmup for the U.S. Open. The 23-year-old from Scotland overcame several rain delays to become the first man to repeat as champion since Andre Agassi in 1995. He beat top-ranked Rafael Nadal in the semifinals.

This is the first time Ive beat Roger and Rafa in the same tournament,which is probably the most pleasing thing, Murray said. And I didnt drop a set against either of them so its good for the confidence for the next few weeks.

The pair last met in the Australian Open final,an easy win for Federer that gave him 16 Grand Slam titles.

Rain delayed the start of the match by 15 minutes and,when play finally began,Murray broke Federers serve twice in the first 10 minutes. I thought he played well, Federer said. He wasnt giving me much and he clutch-served at the very end when he had to. He deserved the victory.

Federers last action before this tournament was his quarterfinal loss at Wimbledon. He even worked with a coach,American Paul Annacone,and declared he would love to win another 10 Wimbledons,another five French Opens,an Olympic gold in London,a Davis Cup and whatever you name it.

 

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