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Andy Murray (GBR)       2 6 6 6
Roger Federer (SUI) 1 7 2 2
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After a three set tussle, Roger Federer is finally handed his first defeat of 2009 by Briton

Set: 3 Murray: 6 Federer: 2
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Murray
Game Federer to Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer misses a simple overhead and hands the match to Murray
15-40   Federer to Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Unlucky for federer , ball touches the net cord and remains in the same court
15-30   Federer to Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Deep lob of Murray forces error on Federer
15-15   Federer to Murray: ACE, Winner: Federer Big serve!Ace
0-15   Federer to Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer forehand finds way into the net
Set: 3 Murray: 5 Federer: 2
Game!!!

Served By: Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer backhand finds way into the net
40-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer forehand finds way into the net
30-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Return of serve goes out
15-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Murray forehand slice finds way into the net
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer slices the ball but misses the court
Set: 3 Murray: 4 Federer: 2
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Federer
Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer return out
40-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer return of serve into the net
30-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer serves and slices a winner
15-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer stuns Murray with big crosscourt backhand winner
Set: 3 Murray: 4 Federer: 1
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes backhand over the line
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
40-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Mis hit from federer
30-15   A.Murray to Federer: ACE, Winner: Murray Big serve!Ace
15-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Murray pushes backhand over the line
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes forehand over the line
40-30   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer backhand drifts outside the court
40-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray forehand finds way into the net
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
30-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer serves,follows it and volleys a winner
15-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer nets a forehand 
15-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray forehand drifts outside the court
Set: 3 Murray: 2 Federer: 1
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer backhand finds way into the net
A-40   A.Murray to Federer: ACE, Winner: Murray Big serve!Ace
Deuce A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Federer scrambles back a brutal forehand and murray's stretch forehand hits the net
40-30   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray After a short rally Federer sends a forehand into the net
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault First serve goes into the net.
30-30   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Federer slaps a ferocious backhand down the line
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
30-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray After a short rally Federer sends a backhand slice long
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
  A.Murray to Federer: LET Let!
15-15   A.Murray to Federer: 2nd Fault, Winner: Federer Shocker!!! A.Murray commits Double Fault.
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray serves,follows it and volleys a winner
Set: 3 Murray: 1 Federer: 1
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Federer
Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray backhand finds way into the net
40-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray backhand drifts outside the court
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
30-0   Federer to A.Murray: ACE, Winner: Federer Federer continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
15-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer return of serve into the net
Set: 3 Murray: 1 Federer: 0
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer Forehand return goes wayward
40-30   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Deep forehand return , murray nets the ball
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
40-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Murray backhand finds way into the net
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
40-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer puts the volley long
30-0   A.Murray to Federer: ACE, Winner: Murray A.Murray continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: ACE, Winner: Murray A.Murray starts with big serve down the middle.ACE!
Set: 2 Murray: 6 Federer: 2
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Murray

Murray takes the second set breaking Federer serve twice to even the match

Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer looks outraged as Federer backhand lands outside the court
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
15-40   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Murray outfoxes federer after a long rally with the drop shot and follows up with a passing shot
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
15-30   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray pushes backhand over the line
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
0-30   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes forehand over the line
0-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer slices the ball into the net
Set: 2 Murray: 5 Federer: 2
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray murray's return is hit into the net by federer
40-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray After a short rally Federer sends a backhand long
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
30-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray return of serve out
15-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Federer sends a thumping forehand down the line
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer forehand finds way into the net
Set: 2 Murray: 4 Federer: 2
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Murray
Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes forehand over the line
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
30-40   Federer to A.Murray: 2nd Fault, Winner: Murray Shocker!!! Federer commits Double Fault.
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
30-30   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer surges towards the net and produces a sensational stretched volley
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
15-30   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes forehand over the line
15-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer smashes an overhead volley
0-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Murray stuns Federer with big crosscourt forehand winner
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
Set: 2 Murray: 3 Federer: 2
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: ACE, Winner: Murray Big serve!Ace
40-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer forehand finds way into the net
30-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Murray pushes forehand over the line
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
30-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray thwacks a dreamy backhand down the line and takes the lead
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray slaps a ferocious backhand down the line
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
Set: 2 Murray: 2 Federer: 2
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Federer
Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer return of serve hits the net
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
40-30   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Murray rushes to the net and punches away a volley
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
40-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer serves,follows it and volleys a winner
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
30-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer After a short rally Murray sends a backhand long
15-15   Federer to A.Murray: 2nd Fault, Winner: Murray Double Fault!
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
15-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray pushes forehand over the line
Set: 2 Murray: 2 Federer: 1
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer lob drifts outside the court
A-40   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray surges towards the net and produces a sensational stretched volley
Deuce A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray serves and send big down the line forehand winner
30-40   A.Murray to Federer: ACE, Winner: Murray A.Murray sledge hammers anothe ace!
15-40   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer backhand finds way into the net
0-40   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Federer slaps a forehand down the line
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
0-30   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Federer serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
0-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Federer slams the return of serve
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
Set: 2 Murray: 1 Federer: 1
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Federer
Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer slices a forehand down the line
40-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray forehand finds way into the net
30-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer serves,follows it and volleys a winner
15-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Return from Murray out
Set: 2 Murray: 1 Federer: 0
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Unforced error from federer fetches Murray the game
40-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Weak return from Federer is smashed by Murray
30-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Murray pushes forehand over the line
30-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Long rally, Murray forces the error on federer's forehand
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer's return goes out.

After a high quality drama, the first set is won by Federer , who commited 18 unforced errors to 24 winners to neutralise the first set score for a 7-6(8-6) win.

Set: 1 Murray: 6 Federer: 7
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Federer
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Federer moves Murray around the court and slams a backhand winner to take the first set
7-6   Federer to A.Murray: ACE, Winner: Federer Big serve!Ace
6-6   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer surges towards the net and produces a sensational stretched volley
6-5   A.Murray to Federer: ACE, Winner: Murray Big serve!Ace
5-5   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
5-4   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer comes to the net and smacks an easy overhead
4-4   Federer to A.Murray: 2nd Fault, Winner: Murray Shocker!!! Federer commits Double Fault.
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
3-4   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Huge rally, return sails long
2-4   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes backhand over the line
4-1   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
3-1   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer smacks a backhand down the line
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
1-2   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer backhand misses the court
0-2   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer
 
massive rally, Murray finally nets a backhand
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
1-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray backhand drifts outside the court
Set: 1 Murray: 6 Federer: 6
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
A-40   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray plants a drop shot and federer fails to clear it
Deuce A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Murray pushes forehand over the line after a long rally
40-30   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Murray backhand finds way into the net
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault First serve goes into the net.
40-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray stuns Federer with big crosscourt forehand winner
30-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Murray backhand finds way into the net
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
30-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer forehand finds way into the net
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Big serve
Set: 1 Murray: 5 Federer: 6
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Federer
Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer serves,follows it and volleys a winner
40-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray backhand finds way into the net
30-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray pushes forehand over the line
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
15-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Murray whips a sensational forehand crosscourt winner
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
15-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray return goes into the net
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
Set: 1 Murray: 5 Federer: 5
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray stuns Federer with big crosscourt forehand winner
40-30   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Murray pushes lob over the line
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
40-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer After a long rally, Federer makes a mockery of Murray's run by placing a simple forehand casually
40-0   A.Murray to Federer: ACE, Winner: Murray ACE! A.Murray brings out big serve
30-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes forehand over the line
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes backhand over the line
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
Set: 1 Murray: 4 Federer: 5
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Federer
Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand
40-0   Federer to A.Murray: ACE, Winner: Federer ACE! Federer brings out big serve
30-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Brilliant play from federer as he moves around and Makes Murray hit the net
  Federer to A.Murray: LET Let!
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
15-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Long rally , Murray holds off a smash , but eventually Federer closes a deep volley to win
Set: 1 Murray: 4 Federer: 4
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Huge serve, return sails long
40-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray return of serve goes into the net
30-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer forehand finds way into the net
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Huge serve
Set: 1 Murray: 3 Federer: 4
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Federer
Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer After a long rally , Federer approaches the net and finishes with a cross court volley
A-40   Federer to A.Murray: ACE, Winner: Federer Federer aims ace down the T
Deuce Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer serves,follows it and volleys a winner
40-A   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes backhand over the line
Deuce Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer backhand misses the court
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
A-40   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer stretches hard to return the shot and Murray fails to clear that
Deuce Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes backhand over the line
A-40   Federer to A.Murray: ACE, Winner: Federer Federer starts with big serve down the middle.ACE!
Deuce Federer to A.Murray: 2nd Fault, Winner: Murray Double Fault!
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
40-30   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Huge serve , unreturnable
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
30-30   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Murray places a delicate backhand down the line
30-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer forehand misses the court
30-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray forehand finds way into the net
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
15-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer federer smashes an easy overhead
Set: 1 Murray: 3 Federer: 3
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray huge serve , unreturnable
40-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray slaps a ferocious forehand down the middle
30-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Federer slams a huge inside out forehand.
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
30-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray slaps a ferocious backhand down the line
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Murray serves,follows it and volleys a winner
Set: 1 Murray: 2 Federer: 3
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Federer
Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray backhand drifts outside the court
40-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer After a short rally Murray sends a forehand long
30-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes backhand over the line
30-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray nets a return
15-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Huge serve
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
Set: 1 Murray: 2 Federer: 2
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer forehand finds the net in the middle
40-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer backhand finds way into the net
  A.Murray to Federer: LET Let!
30-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Sensational backhand passing shot from Murray
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
15-0   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer backhand finds way into the net
Set: 1 Murray: 1 Federer: 2
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Federer
Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Forehnad winner from Federer for a winner
Deuce Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Great serve, follows it with a forehand winner
40-A   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer backhand finds way into the net
Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
Deuce Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray pushes forehand over the line
Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
Deuce Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Deep return from murray forces an error on federer's backhand
A-40   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Long rally, Murray forehand finally misses the court
Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
Deuce Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer forehand slice goes straight into the net
40-30   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray pushes backhand over the line
30-30   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Murray produces a fine passing shot
30-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer smashes an easy overhead lob
15-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Murray backhand finds way into the net
0-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer pushes forehand over the line
Set: 1 Murray: 1 Federer: 1
Game!!!

Served By: A.Murray Won By: Murray
Game A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray High kich serve, unreturnable
40-30   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer mis hits a forehand.
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
30-30   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer backhand jumps the line
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
15-30   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Murray Federer comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
0-30   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Federer smacks a forehand return down the line
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
0-15   A.Murray to Federer: IN, Winner: Federer Murray forehand finds way into the net
  A.Murray to Federer: Fault A.Murray will serve again.
Set: 1 Murray: 0 Federer: 1
Game!!!

Served By: Federer Won By: Federer
Game Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer stuns Murray with big crosscourt forehand winner
40-30   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Long rally Federer backhand jumps the line
40-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer Federer comes in quickly ans slams a forehand winner down the line
30-15   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Murray Federer forehand finds way into the net
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
30-0   Federer to A.Murray: IN, Winner: Federer returrn of serve sails long.
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
15-0   Federer to A.Murray: ACE, Winner: Federer ACE! Federer brings out big serve
  Federer to A.Murray: Fault Federer will serve again.
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