Sunday, July 07, 2013

History Made as Andy Murray Wins at Wimbledon to Become First British Champion for 77 Years

THE INDEPENDENT: Murray claims straight-sets victory to become first home winner since Fred Perry in 1936

Under on-court temperatures that touched 50C (122F) Andy Murray ended Britain's 77-year drought at Wimbledon, becoming the nation's first male singles winner since Fred Perry in 1936.

Murray, 26, defeated the world No.1, Novak Djokovic, in straight sets to win his second Grand Slam title after the US Open last year. A beaten finalist against Roger Federer at Wimbledon 12 months ago Murray this time seized the day[.]

Amid almost unbearable tension and excitement Djokovic saved three match points in a seemingly interminable final game before finally netting to hand Murray victory by 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. » | Glenn Moore | Sunday, July 07, 2013