Tennis: Taking you back to Andy Murray winning Wimledon in 2013

Another iconic moment from London's glorious sporting history. 

We're going to take now you to Centre Court at Wimbledon in 2013. 

Author - Terry J

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The context 

Before Wimbledon 2013, Britain had waited 77 years for a men's champion at the iconic tournament. Murray had been improving every year by this point and had reached the final the previous year. He had also picked up Olympic Gold and won the US Open. 

The event itself 

He was cheered on by most of the 15,000 fans on Centre Court, thousands watching on that famous hill whilst millions more around the UK. 

Murray had dominated from the start against what was an unusually inconsistent Djokovic. After 60 minute, all was going to plan for the British number one. 

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However, Djokovic finally began to find his range in the early stages of the second set. After over three hours in searing temperatures, Murray followed in the footsteps of Fred Perry and was victorious at Wimbledon. 

The final point

All that remained was to serve for the title, and it was never likely to be straightforward. However, after 12 tortuous minutes, Murray sent over a forehand that Djokovic could only send into the net.

The reaction from the time 

One fan commented on the a match report, saying: "Well done Murray, really deserve it! So pleased for him and what a gracious person Novak is in his speech at the end, classy. We are so lucky to be seeing these sportsmen in this golden age of tennis." 

Another posted on the YouTube video of the match: "That last game was from a different planet. Both players hit an incredible level. Great memories. Novak a class act at the end, big respect to him. He knows how to lose, and that is always the sign of a truly great champion."

The aftermath

This was more than a sporting achievement. There was a collective release of tension. Public perception of Murray shifted, with new appreciation for his resilience, intelligence and emotional depth. British tennis had finally experienced its moment in the sun at its home. Murray would win the tournament again two years later, but the feeling would never be as good as that moment in the summer of 2013.