While thanking his supporters, emotions got the better of him and he had to take a minute to compose himself before continuing. Tears flowed as he tried to make light of the situation, saying that he was getting closer to winning every year. It seems that the dry patch for British tennis (1936 was the last time they registered a win at their home event) will go on another year.
Murray started strongly, dominating the first set 6 games to 4. However a break in play due to rain signaled a shift in the momentum of the match. After the roof had been closed, Federer dominated proceedings. He took the next three sets comfortably and showed sparks of his previous best.
The win marked a return to form for the Swiss star and was his first grand slam win in three years, a record leveling seventh at Wimbledon. It also ensured his return to the world number one ranking which was made even sweeter by the presence of his twin daughters on center court - the first time they had watched him play.
The players will return to the All England Club on the 28th of July for the start of the Olympic competition.
The win marked a return to form for the Swiss star and was his first grand slam win in three years, a record leveling seventh at Wimbledon. It also ensured his return to the world number one ranking which was made even sweeter by the presence of his twin daughters on center court - the first time they had watched him play.
The players will return to the All England Club on the 28th of July for the start of the Olympic competition.
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