Fed crushes Murray

Murray: Outclassed by Federer

Andy Murray’s superb run at Flushing Meadows came to an abrupt end as Roger Federer rediscovered his form to bag his fifth consecutive US Open title.

Disappointingly the Scot was dispatched 6-2 7-5 6-2 in under two hours by an amazing Federer who dazzled the celebrity-addled crowd with a trademark array of blistering base line shots.

Perhaps Murray was at a disadvantage, only having 24 hours to recover after his rain-delayed semi-final triumph over Rafa Nadal.

The Swiss ace was in emphatic form and despite losing his number one status to Nadal after defeat in the final at Wimbledon, he will cement his reputation in the history books as one of the all time greats.

Federer is the first player ever to win five consecutive titles at two Grand Slam tournaments (Wimbledon, US Open) and is now only one Major triumph away from equalling Pete Sampras’ haul of 13 Grand Slams.

Murray was up against true world class and at 21 years old, can be proud of reaching a Grand Slam final. It now seems a distant memory when the lanky Murray first turned pro and could barely hold the content of his stomach over five sets.

The young Scot was philosophical in defeat.

‘I had a great tournament but I came up against, in my opinion, the best player ever to play the game today,’ said Murray.

‘I got the better of him the last two times we played. He definitely set the record straight today.

‘I've got a lot of improving to do if I want to win one of these tournaments.

‘I love playing in front of this crowd - it's been the best time of my life.’

Unlucky Andy. Unlike the reign of Tim, we get the feeling you’ll get another crack.

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