Roger Federer, the first-ranked player in the men’s tennis world, has put away his 16th career Grand Slam title. Federer defeated Andy Murray in the Australian Open final, 6-3 6-4 7-6 (11). Our tennis blog, Daily Forehand, correctly predicted Federer’s win over Murray, albeit in four sets rather than three.
Roger Federer Dispatches Andy Murray To Win Australian Open, 16th Slam
I’m predicting Federer in 4. I think part of the reason he lost to del Potro in that final was a real lack of fight and killer instinct against an opponent in del Potro whom Federer seems to genuinely likes. Murray, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to be on the receiving end of much respect from Federer. That said, this match is totally in Murray’s hands (though Federer’s serve does play a huge role, as Jsz pointed out).
Federer’s win was only his fifth against Murray in 11 matches, but it did mark the second time he had beaten him in a Grand Slam final after a straight-sets win in the 2008 US Open final.
Federer, who already held the world record for most men’s grand slams, extends his own record to 16.
Be sure to check back with our tennis blog, Daily Forehand, for more on Federer’s historic win.
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