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Murray keeps hopes for second straight tourney title alive

Associated Press

Friday, October 24, 2008

ST. PETERSBERG, Russia -- Andy Murray advanced to his fifth straight ATP semifinal by beating Janko Tipsarevic 7-6 (5), 7-5 Friday in the St. Petersburg Open. The players traded breaks early in the first set, and after exchanging breaks early in the second, Murray took a 6-5 lead on the Serb's serve and held on continue the defense of his title. It was the eighth consecutive victory for the U.S. Open finalist, who improved to 51-14 this season. In the semifinals, Murray will face third-seeded ...

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