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No. 2 Seed Murray Upset Amidst Melanie Mania; Serena Rolls Into Semis, Clijsters Next
Posted on Sep 8, 2009 8:56 pm
NEW YORK — Marin Cilic has pulled off the biggest upset in the men’s draw at this year’s U.S. Open.
A 20-year-old from Zagreb, Croatia who had never advanced past the round of 16 at a major, Cilic sent No. 2 seed Andy Murray of Scotland packing in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2, 6-2, in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Murray, who entered with a 3-0 career mark against Cilic, was the runner-up to Roger Federer last year and was considered a contender to win it all this year. John McEnroe predicted before the tournament that either Murray or American Andy Roddick would win the Open. Both are now out.
Read about how Serena Williams rolled into the semis and will face Kim Clijsters next.
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