World number one Roger Federer believes Andy Murray will win a major title in time to come.

Federer defeated Murray in straight sets to win the 2010 Australian Open title.

The record grand slam holder secured the 16th title of his remarkable career with a 6-3 6-4 7-6 (13/11) victory over the 22-year-old Scot under the Rod Laver Arena lights.

It was the second time Federer has beaten Murray in a grand slam final after also beating him in straight sets at the 2008 US Open.

Federer admitted he had felt for Murray who revealed the pressure he feels to win a major after he apologised in a tearful post-match speech for not being able to end Britain's 74-year wait for a male grand slam champion.

Federer had not won a grand slam at the same age as Murray, with his first only arriving a month before his 23rd birthday at Wimbledon in 2003, and the Swiss does not think it will be long before he claims one of tennis' most prized trophies.

"He's a wonderful mover, tactician and has a great backhand," said Federer.

"He has got everything you need to beat the best and to win big tournaments.

"Sometimes it just doesn't happen when you want. Sometimes all of a sudden it happens without you knowing that it did.

"He's going through a tough generation at the moment. There's many guys.

"I've dominated hard court and grass for a long time; Rafa (Nadal) did clay. Rafa also became very strong on the other surfaces.

"I think it's just not an easy thing to do to win grand slams, but I think he's extremely strong in his mind and I just feel like he's got the game to do it.

"The question is just when."

Murray produced arguably his best fortnight worth of results during a grand slam to reach the final.

The Scot, who will rise to third in the world rankings after reaching the final at Melbourne Park, lost just one set and cast aside defending champion Rafael Nadal en route to the final.

He was in a phlegmatic mood after the disappointment of defeat yesterday but still retained his defiance to fulfil his ambition of winning a grand slam title.

"I'm obviously very disappointed, but I think I'm getting closer and I'm playing better," Murray said.

"I just spoke with my mum just now and we were just saying to have the opportunity to play in these tournaments, in these matches, is pretty incredible in the grand scheme of things.

"I'm not going to be too disappointed.I've got a pretty good life.

"I've got a long career ahead of me, and I'm going to have more opportunities to win them.

"I hope that I will, but if I don't there is a lot more important things to worry about than tennis."