Andy Murray wins Wimbledon men's singles title after beating Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 in under three hours.
Adding to his 2013 title, Great Britain’s Andy Murray defeated Canada’s Milos Raonic in straight sets on Centre Court to win his second Wimbledon title and third Grand Slam overall. This is Murray’s third Grand Slam with another being the US Open.
Murray defeated his towering opponent, playing his first major final, 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in two hours and 47 minutes. The Scot was contesting his 11th major final, not facing Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic across the net for the first time.
Murray won the first set 6-4, thanks to a single break of serve.
In the second, neither man could manage a service break. In the ensuing tiebreak, Murray dominated, winning seven points to just three for the Canadian. The third set played out just like the second, with neither player able to gain a service break. Raonic did have to save several break points along the way.
In the tiebreak, Murray jumped out to a 4-0 lead. Raonic saved a match point before a netted forehand sealed Murray’s win.
To think there was a time when it looked as though he might never get there. How he’s pushed himself, how he’s worked, how he’s exploited every last drop of his wonderful talent. Linking up with Ivan Lendl was a canny move as well. His form was already awesome but he’s gone from strength to strength since then. There can be no argument that he’s a worthy champion. No one has played better. And he had to be good today, with Raonic a very tough opponent. Yet Murray got that break in the first set and he played outstanding tennis in the two tie-breaks. What’s next for him? The defence of his Olympic gold is coming up.
Adding to his 2013 title, Great Britain’s Andy Murray defeated Canada’s Milos Raonic in straight sets on Centre Court to win his second Wimbledon title and third Grand Slam overall. This is Murray’s third Grand Slam with another being the US Open.
Murray defeated his towering opponent, playing his first major final, 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in two hours and 47 minutes. The Scot was contesting his 11th major final, not facing Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic across the net for the first time.
Murray won the first set 6-4, thanks to a single break of serve.
In the second, neither man could manage a service break. In the ensuing tiebreak, Murray dominated, winning seven points to just three for the Canadian. The third set played out just like the second, with neither player able to gain a service break. Raonic did have to save several break points along the way.
In the tiebreak, Murray jumped out to a 4-0 lead. Raonic saved a match point before a netted forehand sealed Murray’s win.
To think there was a time when it looked as though he might never get there. How he’s pushed himself, how he’s worked, how he’s exploited every last drop of his wonderful talent. Linking up with Ivan Lendl was a canny move as well. His form was already awesome but he’s gone from strength to strength since then. There can be no argument that he’s a worthy champion. No one has played better. And he had to be good today, with Raonic a very tough opponent. Yet Murray got that break in the first set and he played outstanding tennis in the two tie-breaks. What’s next for him? The defence of his Olympic gold is coming up.
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