BANGKOK, Oct 2: World number one Roger Federer retained his Thailand Open title on Sunday with a 6-3 7-5 victory over British teenager Andy Murray.

Federer’s 11th title of the year extended his winning streak in finals to 24.

Murray, 18, was appearing in his first ATP final and the Scot’s performance this week will elevate him from 109 in the world rankings to around 80.

Murray, handed a week wild card into the tournament, double-faulted to lose the second game and also had to fight off two break points at 4-1 before Federer wrapped up the set with a forehand volley.

The second set was more competitive, despite the Scot putting himself under pressure by dropping his first service game.

Murray competed well in the rallies, hit his forehand well and moved smoothly to the ball. He even toyed with Federer at one stage, drawing in him to the net and then executing a lob.

After holding off a break point for 4-1, the Scot’s persistence was rewarded when a hooked forehand from Federer allowed him to level at 3-3.

Murray survived two break points at 4-4 but the top seed did break to lead 6-5 and then held serve to secure the title.

Title for Clijsters

LUXEMBOURG: Kim Clijsters of Belgium won her eighth title of the year after overpowering Germany’s Anna-Lena Groenefeld 6-2 6-4 in the final of the $585,000 Luxembourg Open on Sunday.