Murray sends Federer packing in Shanghai

November 15, 2008

Andy Murray had already qualified for the Masters Cup semis in Shanghai when he met Roger Federer in the final match of group play. For Federer to join him he needed to defeat the player he defeated at the US Open.

As it turned out Murray eliminated the former champion with a 4-6, 7-6(3), 7-5 win over Federer. It took Murray eight match points before he finally got the job done. He will now face Nikolay Davydenko for a spot in the finals.

If Murray can win the tournament he will pocket 1.34 million. For Federer it ends a mixed season. He lost his no. 1 ranking to Nadal as well as the Wimbledon crown but he did win his fifth straight US Open title and a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in the doubles.

Written by rob · Filed Under Tennis 

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