In stunning fashion, Andy Murray took the first set of the 2012 U.S. Open men’s final from Novak Djokovic in a tiebreaker, 7-6 (12-10), after Murray held a two-game advantage earlier in the set. Djokovic battled back to put the pressure on, but Murray responded by holding strong in the tiebreaker.
2012 U.S. Open Scores: Andy Murray Wins First Set, 7-6
Djokovic, who is looking to win his second consecutive U.S. Open title, stormed back to win three consecutive games after Murray had gone up, 4-2. After Murray tied the set at five games apiece, Djokovic took the last two. The two players engaged in several exciting points, including one in the sixth game that featured a 54-shot rally.
History appears to be on Murray’s side; he and Djokovic have had many matches against each other, and the winner of the first set has won the last 13 of them.
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