Rob2012 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Apologies for starting this thread six months early but a British man has just won Wimbledon...Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to win WimbledonAndy Murray won his first Wimbledon title and ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's champion with a brilliant victory over world number one Novak Djokovic.The Scot, 26, converted his fourth championship point in a dramatic final game to win 6-4 7-5 6-4 and claim his second major title.In an atmosphere reminiscent of his Olympic final win last summer, Murray was willed on by the majority of the 15,000 spectators on Centre Court, thousands watching on the nearby big screen and millions more around the country.The final game was a battle in itself, with Murray seeing three match points slip by from 40-0 and fending off three Djokovic break points with some fearless hitting, before the Serb netted a backhand to end the contest.After a gruelling three hours and 10 minutes in temperatures exceeding 40C, Murray had finally followed in the footsteps of Fred Perry's 1936 win at the All England Club. First Brit to win Wimbledon wearing shorts. Brutal match, was tired just watching it. Congratulations Andy Murray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted July 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 1/10 to win SPOTY this year already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Iredale Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I particularly hope that they give Sir Alex Ferguson the "Manager of Year" Award (note "Manager" not "Coach" of the Year). Particularly given the venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofan Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 1/10 to win SPOTY this year already! Who the hell is Alastair Cook and Leigh Halfpenny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted July 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Cricket player and Rugbyist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainad Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Yay! The ghost of the great Fred Perry can now rest in peace after haunting the manicured lawns of the All England Club for more than three quarters of a century! Although the year is only half way over, Murray must surely be the favourite for the title this year! I mean, what the heck else does he need to do to earn it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Ladbrokes have paid out already on Murray winning it. Best odds you can get now with other bookies is apparently 1/20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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