Andy Murray wins the Rogers Cup for second year in a row
TORONTO, Canada, JUAN CARLOS CORDERO, UNO International News Service.-Defending champion Andy MUrray won the Tennis Rogers Cup in Toronto, for second year in a row, 7-5, 7-5 against now world No. 2 Roger Federer. Winner took USD $ 443,5000 and 1000 for the ATP ranking and the Swiss got $ 222,000, plus 600 points, moving up to No.2 behind Rafael Nadal.
"It has been an amazing week for me, happy the way I am playing and we expect a lot more at Cincinnatti and the US Open in New York", the champions declared after the win, in a match suspended a couple of time for heavy rain.
Murray leads now 7-5 over Federer, all win on hardcourt. The Scottish is 15-8 in finals (1-2 in 2010) and it is his 23rd ATP World Tour level final. Federer was 62-26 in finals, but certainly the younger and stronger player prevailed here in Toronto.
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