Date:10/09/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/10/stories/2008091050330100.htm

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Fantastic fifth

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Comeback King: Roger Federer redeemed a disappointing season by winning the U.S. Open title in New York on Monday. The Swiss world No.2 outplayed Briton Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 in the final to claim his fifth U.S. Open crown and his 13th Grand Slam title. The victory pushed Federer to second place behind American great Pete Sampras, the all-time leader with 14 Grand Slam singles titles.