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Federer subdues Murray to retain Thailand title
MORE COMPETITIVE The second set was more competitive, despite the Scot putting himself under pressure by dropping his first service game. Murray competed well in the rallies, hit his forehand well and moved smoothly to the ball. He even toyed with Federer at one stage, drawing in him to the net and then executing a lob. After holding off a break point for 4-1, the Scot's persistence was rewarded when a hooked forehand from Federer allowed him to level at 3-3. Murray survived two break points at 4-4 but the top seed did break to lead 6-5 and then held serve to secure the title. "I think I pushed Federer in the second set," added Murray. "I thought I had a few chances, and it gives me a lot of confidence knowing I can compete with the best players in the world when I've still got so much to work on." Federer has now won 31 consecutive matches, and is closing in on the longest winning streak since Thomas Muster compiled 35 straight victories in 1995. Even the all-time record of 46 straight victories, set by Guillermo Vilas in 1977, is within reach. The Swiss said he was relieved to win in straight sets and praised Murray's performance. "The young guys, they takes chances you know, and I had the feeling he was getting better on my own serve," he said. "I wasn't hugely surprised he broke me eventually because he really started to hang tough in my service games."
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