Sunday 7 July 2013 20:54, UK
Andy Murray added a second Grand Slam title title to his collection at Wimbledon, in the process ending a 77-year gap between British male singles champions at SW19.
First Wimbledon final (July 2012): Murray ended the 74-year wait for a British Wimbledon finalist by holding his nerve under intense pressure to defeat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, setting up a clash with Federer. He was unable to make the next step, though, losing to the Swiss in four sets. Olympics golden moment (August 2012): Murray bounced back with a 6-2 6-1 6-4 victory against Federer at Wimbledon in the Olympic final before partnering Laura Robson to silver in the mixed doubles. A grand slam title, at last (September 2012): Buoyed by Olympic success, Murray reached the final of the US Open. From two sets up against Djokovic, he was pegged back, but the Scot found something extra and triumphed 7-6 (12/10) 7-5 2-6 3-6 6-2. Royal approval (December 2012): Awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list. Three slam finals in a row (January 2013): After Wimbledon and the US Open, Murray marched through to another grand slam final at the Australian Open. However the Scot was beaten 6-7 (2/7) 7-6 (7/3) 6-3 6-2 by Djokovic in the Melbourne final. Wimbledon title at last (July 2013): After tough battles with Fernando Verdasco and Jerzy Janowicz to reach the final, Murray saved his best for last as he clinched a 6-4 7-5 6-4 win against world number one Djokovic to take the title.
