Federer beats Murray to win Australian Open

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Roger Federer claimed his 16th grand slam title when he beat Britain's Andy Murray 6-3 6-4 7-6 in the final of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Murray had been attempting to become the first British man to win a grand slam since Fred Perry captured the 1936 U.S. Open.

In Image: Roger Federer holds the trophy along with runner-up Andy Murray of Britain during the awarding ceremony, after beating Murray to win the Men's singles title at the Australian Open.

Text: Reuters

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