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Murray Stuns Nadal at US Open

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 7, 2008 5:50 PM CDT
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(AP) – No one ever seems to run Rafael Nadal ragged, and yet Andy Murray did just that in the US Open semifinals. Murray finished a stunning, rain-interrupted 6-2, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-4 victory today at Flushing Meadows to reach his first Grand Slam final and stop the No. 1-ranked Nadal's 19-match winning streak at major tournaments.

The sixth-seeded Murray won the first two sets and was down a break at 3-2 in the third when play was suspended Saturday because of Tropical Storm Hanna. "Tough to sleep," Murray said. And as should surprise no one, the generally indefatigable Nadal made a stand Sunday, taking the third set and going ahead 3-1 in the fourth. But Murray took five of the last six games and will face Federer in tomorrow's final.

Andy Murray, of Britain, returns a shot to Rafael Nadal, of Spain, during their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.
Andy Murray, of Britain, returns a shot to Rafael Nadal, of Spain, during their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.   (AP Photo)
Rafael Nadal, of Spain, reacts after missing a point against Andy Murray, of Britain, during their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.
Rafael Nadal, of Spain, reacts after missing a point against Andy Murray, of Britain, during their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.   (Julie Jacobson)
Andy Murray, of Britain, reacts after defeating Rafael Nadal, of Spain, in four sets in their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.
Andy Murray, of Britain, reacts after defeating Rafael Nadal, of Spain, in four sets in their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.   (Elise Amendola)
Andy Murray, of Britain, reacts after winning a point over Rafael Nadal, of Spain, during their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.
Andy Murray, of Britain, reacts after winning a point over Rafael Nadal, of Spain, during their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.   (AP Photo)
Andy Murray, of Britain, reaches out to return a shot to Rafael Nadal, of Spain, during their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.
Andy Murray, of Britain, reaches out to return a shot to Rafael Nadal, of Spain, during their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.   (AP Photo)
Rafael Nadal, of Spain, waits to return to Andy Murray, of Britain, during their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.
Rafael Nadal, of Spain, waits to return to Andy Murray, of Britain, during their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.   (AP Photo)
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