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Murray wins Rogers Masters

Andy Murray, shown at the French Open June 2, 2009. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa)
Andy Murray, shown at the French Open June 2, 2009. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa) | License Photo

MONTREAL, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Andy Murray outlasted Juan Martin del Potro in a 2-hour, 44-minute battle Sunday and won the Rogers Masters in Montreal.

The Scot won (4-7), 7-6 (7-3).

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It was the 13th ATP singles title for Murray, who will moved to No. 2 in the world behind Swiss star Roger Federer in the official rankings.

Murray is 5-1 in final matches this year.

Del Potro, of Argentina, had reached the final with with wins over Spaniard Rafael Nadal and American Andy Roddick.

Murray won $443,500.

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