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Murray succeeds at Queen's

Author: Sir David Smith
Date: 15/06/2009

Andy Murray became the first British player to win the Queen's tournament for 71 years as he beat James Blake 7-5 6-4 in the final of the AEGON Championship.

Bunny Austin was the last man to achieve the feat in 1938.

Elsewhere, Germany's Tommy Haas beat world number four Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-7 6-1 to win the Halle tournament while, on the women's tour, Slovakia's Magdalena Rybarikova secured her first career title by beating Na Li in straight sets in the Aegon Classic final at Edgbaston.

In cricket's World Twenty20, India crashed out of the competition after they suffered a shock three-run defeat to England.

Paul Collingwood's side England posted a total of 153-7, with Kevin Pietersen top-scoring with 46.

The holders were always behind the rate as England's bowlers kept a tight rein on India's batsmen.

Needing 19 runs off the last over, bowled by Ryan Sidebottom, to win the game and stay in the competition, India fell just short leaving England with the chance to move into the semi-finals, if they can beat the West Indies on Monday evening.

Earlier in the day, Ireland pushed Sri Lanka all the way before eventually losing by nine runs.

Sri Lanka, one of the sportsbook betting favourites to win the tournament, managed to score just 144-9 but Ireland struggled when they replied and eventually finished their 20 overs on 135-7.

In Super League, Leeds hit back from 12 points down to beat away-day specialists Huddersfield Giants 20-12 at Headingley Carnegie.

The Rhinos appeared to be heading for their sixth defeat of the campaign until tries by Kallum Watkins and Kylie Leuluai brought them back into the match. Watkins then grabbed a spectacular last-gasp effort to seal the victory.

In the day's other match, improving Bradford Bulls secured an impressive 21-10 win over Warrington.

Converted tries by Chris Nero and Glenn Morrison, as well as a penalty and drop goal from Paul Deacon, put the Bulls in charge.

Although Tony Smith's side hit back after the break and scored two tries courtesy of Simon Grix and Chris Hicks, a further try by Terry Newton ensured Bradford won their sixth game of the campaign.

In football's Confederations Cup. Fernando Torres scored a first-half hat-trick as Spain thrashed New Zealand 5-0.

Cesc Fabregas and David Villa scored the Euro 2008 winners' other goals while South Africa drew 0-0 with Iraq in the day's other match.

Finally in rugby union, England Saxons reached the Churchill Cup final with a convincing 56-17 win over the United States at Glendale.

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