Murray tops Federer at Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Andy Murray used four service breaks Sunday in beating Roger Federer in straight sets and winning the ATP's Shanghai Masters.

Murray, ranked fourth in the world, didn't lose his serve -- saving six break-point chances -- in defeating in Federer 6-3, 6-2. Murray improved to 8-5 in his career matches with the world No. 3 Federer. All last three such pairings this year, two of which were won by Murray, were in tournament finals.

Murray also this week became the fourth player to lock up a place the ATP World Finals. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Federer had already secured places in the select season-ending tournament.

The win in Shanghai marked Murray's 16th ATP championship and second this year. He won the Masters tournament in September in Canada, beating Federer 7-5, 7-5 in the final.

Sunday wasn't as close with Murray getting two service breaks in each set. He set the stage for the day by breaking Federer's serve in the opening game. He capped each set with a break, including the final game of the match when he won the final three points. Federer sent a backhand long in the final point.

Murray claimed the champion's check for $616,500 with the victory. He's won more than $3 million this year and nearly $13 million in his career. Federer, with a runner-up prize of $302,000 Sunday, has won about $4.4 million in 2010 and $57.7 million in his career.