Murray 'Proud' To Hold Wimbledon Trophy Again
Andy Murray calls the win "extra special" as he claims his third grand slam title, dominating Milos Raonic on Centre Court.
Monday 11 July 2016 09:29, UK
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Image: Andy Murray pictured with his Wimbledon trophy. He said on Facebook: "Holding this bad boy makes the ice bath that little bit more bearable" -
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Image: Murray defeated Canadian Milos Raonic in straight sets 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 to win his second Wimbledon title -
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Image: The British number one and world number two in the moments following his triumph -
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Image: An emotional Murray wiped away tears of joy after his victory in the men's singles final -
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Image: The Scotsman holds the trophy aloft on Centre Court -
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Image: Murray, 29, said the victory -
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Image: The tennis star's wife Kim Murray joined his coaching team as they cheered him on -
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Image: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were among the high-profile figures watching the match -
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Image: Cooper with his model girlfriend Irina Shayk. Actor Hugh Grant was also watching the final
Andy Murray wiped away tears of joy after winning the men's singles title at Wimbledon for a second time.
The British number one and world number two defeated Canadian Milos Raonic in straight sets 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2).
Murray seemed overcome by emotion as the enormity of his achievement dawned on him.
He sat down and became tearful as he sank his head in his towel before being presented with the trophy.
Murray, 29, said the victory "feels extra special" because he had suffered some "tough losses" at Wimbledon in the past.
He added: "I'm proud to get my hands on the trophy again."
Murray admitted: "It's the most important tournament for me every year. I played some really good stuff today."
Among the high-profile figures watching the match at SW19 were the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prime Minister David Cameron.
Three years ago, Murray became the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936.
This year's win was also his third grand slam triumph after victory in the US Open in 2012.
In southwest London, Murray faced just two break points in the two hour 48 minute encounter against his Canadian opponent.
Raonic, 25, who had hit 137 aces going into the final, managed just eight on Sunday.
"It's a difficult challenge. Andy has been playing great and he deserved to win, congratulations to him," he said.
"This one is going to sting. I'm going to make sure I do everything I can to be back here for another chance."
Mr Cameron posted on his official Twitter account: "Congratulations to @andy_murray on his second #Wimbledon title. What a fantastic performance and what a proud day for British tennis."
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon posted: "Congratulations to @andy_murray!," and alongside a picture of Murray holding the trophy aloft she wrote simply: "CHAMPION!"
Meanwhile, there was more good news for British tennis after Heather Watson won the mixed doubles final with her partner Henri Kontinen, beating Robert Farah and Anna-Lena Groenefeld 7-6, 6-4.
Murray's fellow Scot Gordon Reid claimed the men's singles wheelchair title 6-1, 6-4, having won the doubles on Saturday.
Britain's Jordanne Whiley won the silverware in the ladies' wheelchair doubles.