That appeared to be the end of the danger for the first set as Murray moved smoothly to 5-2 but his first serve went missing when trying to close it out in game nine, and the more attack-minded Tsonga broke back with a drop volley.

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Shearer threw on Obafemi Martins and Mark Viduka to partner Michael Owen in a three-man attack and it nearly paid dividends but Martins blasted over from close range with three minutes left.

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