British wait for men's grand slam champion goes on

NEW YORK: Britain's wait for another men's grand slam singles champion will extend into at least a 73rd year after Andy Murray lost to Roger Federer in the US Open final on Monday.

The sixth seed had been hoping to become the first British man to win one of the sport's four major trophies since Fred Perry lifted the US Open title in 1936.

Murray's run to the final had lifted his nation and there was no shame in falling short at the last hurdle against a rejuvenated Federer who won his 13th grand slam title.