Roger Federer outgunned Andy Murray 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 on Sunday to win a
record-equaling seventh Wimbledon title and 17th grand slam crown. The
Swiss third seed recovered from a sluggish start to dominate the match
and return to the top of the world rankings, ending Murray's hopes of
becoming the first British man to win the title on home soil for 76
years. After sharing the first two sets, rain halted the contest for 40
minutes early in the third and when the players returned under the
closed roof on Centre Court Federer took control. He made the decisive
break in a marathon sixth game and broke again for 3-2 in the fourth set
before sealing victory on his second match point in three hours 24
minutes. "I played some of my best tennis in my last couple of matches,"
Federer told the crowd after lifting the trophy. "I couldn't be more
happy. It feels great being back here as the winner and it's a great
moment. It feels nice to have this trophy back after three years." An
emotional Murray struggled to hold himself together when he took the
microphone after his first Wimbledon final. "I am getting closer,"
Murray, who had twice lost to Federer in straight sets in grand slam
finals, tearfully told the crowd. "I'd like to congratulate Roger. He
played a great tournament and he's not bad for a 30-year-old." Murray
broke Federer's serve in the opening game of the match but the Swiss
immediately broke back to level at 2-2. Federer mixed up his game to
increase the pressure on Murray but the fourth seed dug in and conjured
up his second service break in the ninth game before serving out to seal
the first set in just under an hour. The second set went with serve and
Murray generally held the upper hand but Federer suddenly found some
magic in the 12th game and broke his opponent with a sublime drop volley
to level the match. Rain halted play at 1-1 in the third set and it
resumed under the closed roof. Playing aggressively Federer began to
dominate the rallies and the set hinged on the sixth game in which
Murray slipped over three times and Federer converted his sixth break
point to open up a 4-2 lead. The Swiss, peppering the lines with his
groundstrokes, clinched the set with an ace to move within touching
distance of the title. Murray tried desperately to cling on at the start
of the fourth set but Federer sensed his chance, breaking serve with a
brilliant dipping crosscourt backhand winner to lead 3-2. Federer, in
ruthless mood, was not going to miss his opportunity and after netting
his first match point he secured victory when Murray sent a forehand
narrowly wide.
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