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Murray broke Nadal in the finals in Tokyo 

Murray broke Nadal in the finals in Tokyo

9.10.2011


Scot Andy Murray won his fourth title this season, having turned champion Rafael Nadal 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 in the final of Japan Open. The duel between the two last two hours and 16 minutes, â„– 4 world record 21st victory in their last 22 matches.

24-year-old Murray, who last week won the tournament in Thailand, ending his string of five consecutive losses against former world number one, who was also placed first in Tokyo.

Nadal started in style, while Murray exhaustion in the first set where he servisat cheat. Scot in the second set but overmatched opponent and made peace with two breaks. The second set did virtually destroy the Spaniard in the third set, giving him only four points total.

With the victory, which brought him almost 300 000 dollars, Murray's record fifth win against 13 losses in matches with Nadal. This was his first victory over Nadal in last August, where he won the tournament in Toronto.

The title is even common for the fourth year the asset side of Murray after those in London, Cincinnati and Bangkok.



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