Before the final set began, Federer received treatment to his back, which has been sore all week, with the Swiss lying down on his front on a towel. The crowd, apart from Team Murray and a few pockets of spectators, was Federer's. If this had been a popularity contest, Federer would have won in straight sets. And, with the trainer massaging his back, and an adoring Chinese public massaging his ego, Federer did whatever he could to stay in the match. He was 0-3 down, but then came back to lead 4-3 with a break. He also had two points for a 5-3 lead, but couldn't take them.