Murray thrashes Federer to claim Shanghai Masters title
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Andy Murray of Britain holds his trophy aloft after winning the final against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the 2010 Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, Oct. 17, 2010. [Xinhua/Fan Jun] |
Andy Murray of Britain won two straight sets to beat Swiss legend Roger Federer on Sunday, claiming the title of 2010 Shanghai Masters.
It was Murray's second title in this season, after getting his first one at Toronto Masters, and also his second straight win over Federer in Shanghai. In 2008, Murray edged Federer 4-6, 7-6(3), 7-5 to claim the Shanghai Masters Cup.
By clinching the victory, Murray refreshed his record against Federer to 8-5.
"I served really big today. Got a lot of free points on my serve," said Murray, who hit 6 aces all-through the match. "I didn't give him any chance to go for it."
"I don't know if my game matches up well against his or not. But I've played some of my best tennis to win against him."
Murray had played Federer three times in 2010 season, and his only loss was at the Australian Open. The former world number two was still in want of the Grand Slams title.
"I think I have the ability to win them," said Murray, "I need to just play my best tennis at a Grand Slam."
Federer gave his own advice for Murray after match.
"Obviously clearly the next step for him is to win a Grad Slam. But it's not easy to break through," said the owner of 16 Grand Slam titles. "There's tough guys at the top right now, and they don't give you just an easy match."
"But he's capable of beating everybody right now. He's proved it."
Both players passed the first rounds with straight-set victories. Federer, who surpassed Novak Djokovic the day before to become the world number two, found himself broken in his very first serve game. The top British tennis player established a 2-0 lead after holding his own serve. Neither player was able to break until the ninth game, in which Murray accomplished a powerful rally to finish the first set with his second break.
Federer lost his rhythm in the second set, missing his serve again in the third game to allow a 3-1 to Murray. The 23-year-old Scot appeared more patient than his 6-year-older opponent, playing better in long rallies to take full control of the rest part of the second set.
Murray made the fourth break to end the match 6-2, getting his 41st victory in this season.
