Andy Murray won his second Wimbledon title with a flawless 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2) defeat of Canadian Milos Raonic
in Southwest London today July 10th.
Raonic was bidding to become Canada’s first grand slam singles
champion, but failed. Speaking after his victory, Andy Murray said
champion, but failed. Speaking after his victory, Andy Murray said
“This
is the second most important tournament for me every year. I had some
great moments here and tough losses too so that makes it extra special. I
‘m proud to get my hands on the trophy again.
is the second most important tournament for me every year. I had some
great moments here and tough losses too so that makes it extra special. I
‘m proud to get my hands on the trophy again.
Murray’s win was his third grand slam title and meant he avoided
becoming the first man to lose in the final of the first three majors of
the year in the professional era — having succumbed to Novak Djokovic
in Australia and France.
becoming the first man to lose in the final of the first three majors of
the year in the professional era — having succumbed to Novak Djokovic
in Australia and France.
Raonic, coached by John McEnroe, said the defeat would spur him on.
“Andy
has been playing great and he deserves to be winning here for the
second time,” he said. “This is going to sting so I ‘m going to make
sure that as these courts are green I ‘ll do everything I can to be here
for another chance.
has been playing great and he deserves to be winning here for the
second time,” he said. “This is going to sting so I ‘m going to make
sure that as these courts are green I ‘ll do everything I can to be here
for another chance.