Donald Young: Surprise Finalist in Bangkok

After an earlier squabble with the USTA this year, it's a good thing that Donald Young (#55) has finally focused on his game.  It's a big surprise to everyone that he reached the finals of the Bangkok Open.  He lost though to Andy Murray (#4) 26 06 in the finals.

However, he put a courageous display in defeating crowd favorite, Gael Monfils (#9) in the semifinals 46 76(5) 76(5).   In the quarters, he crushed Japanese Go Soeda (#126) 61 62.

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Andy Murray Wins Title #3 of 2011 in Bangkok

Andy Murray (#4) was the #1 seed and was expected to win the title - and win he did!  This is his third title this year, after Cincinatti and London Queen's Club. He overpowered surprise finalist, Donald Young (#55) 62 60.  In his semifinals, he took out Gilles Simon (#12) in 3 sets 62 36 62.