ROGER FEDERER HAS won his seventh Wimbledon Mens’ Championship after clinching the fourth set 6-4.
He defeated Andy Murray of Scotland, who has now lost four Grand Slam finals, and has reclaimed his place at the top of the world rankings in the process.
Murray had the pleasure of serving first in the fourth set and Federer, once again, made it difficult for him and not allowing any free points.
The Scot emerged from that game and had Federer at 30-30 in the next game but another Hawkeye line challenge went against him and the seven-time champion closed it out to draw level.
The crowd favourite, Murray, began his next service game with a double fault but was unencumbered in winning the next four points.
Murray problem remained finding a way to pose questions when Federer served but he could not do so on the next outing as the elder citizen won to love.
Losing the radar
Murray then conspired to lose the range of his forehands as unforced errors put him 15-40 down.
A phantom ailment, as so often happens with the Dunblane player, then appeared and Murray winced as a huge Federer cross-court backhand broke his service game and made it 3-2.
Murray then eeked into a 15-30 lead as Federer missed a couple of first serves but he spurned a glorious chance to make it 15-40 when he blazed a forehand long as the Swiss lingered in no-man’s land. The lapse was punished as Federer battled through to make it 4-2.
The fight was seeping away from Murray as he found the net twice in his next service game but an overhand smash was followed by an ace to leave it at 4-3.
Closing stages
Federer once again allowed a glimmer of light to the Scot when his next service game stood at 30-30.
His first serve was long and Murray went after the second serve but battered it left and wide. Federer secured the game by forcing his opponent back and finishing him off at the net.
The world number four was creaking as he tried to make Federer at least serve out for the title but he was drawn into another deuce game by the pure power of his opponent’s ball striking. An ace and a sloppy Federer backhand got him out of jail.
The Swiss, who will turn 31 on 8 August, was cheered back onto the court as he served for his seventh Wimbledon Mens’ title.
Murray struck the first blow but Federer was soon in position to clinch the title and an overcooked passing shot from the Scot put him back on top of the world.
I have ta say murray is a very proud loser…he did his best…never give up murray…ur a true gentleman
Welldone federer…
It was a great final an that takes 2 great players. Gutted for Murray but he will be back no doubt.
Brilliant stuff. Fine play from both players but very happy Roger won. I’m not an Andy fan at all but a very gracious and emotional speech at the end – nicely done…
Some great tennis played by both guys. Both gentlemen too.
How do you know they are gentlemen.
Would they get served in the pub you work in Richard? That appears to be the acid test…
Federer has only equalled Sampras’ impressive haul not surpassed it (yet). Seven wins for Federer.
Better player won on the day.
7th title no?
It is indeed. Cheers.
How funny would it be if murray finally wins wimbledon after/if ( vote coming soon) scotland gains independence. Would Pmsl at still no brittish winner.
I’m glad Federer crushed Murrays and Britains dreams. Well Done Federer
Murray was only referred to as British when he was on the up, he’ll be back to being a scot now for most commentators.
It really is amazing that they don’t seem to realize that they do this repeatedly.
You had to reduce it to the common denominator. Oh the bold English.
Get over yourself. A worthy winner in Federer but Would have been great to see Murray get the title.
You obviously weren’t watching the build-up to the match on the BBC where they had a montage of winning Scots from over the years – Chris Hoey, Jackie Stewart, etc. Your notion smacks of an inferiority complex.
Nothing like playing the racist card
Why are you guys so hung up on the Scottish/British thing? You are the only ones who are. Bit pathetic really.
its just like the whole England expect to win mentality that only the Irish believe
Freedom of speech or do we need your permission to comment.
Funny how every comment on tennis, football etc turns into anti english statements!!
Number 7
Someone give Andy a hanky :)
The crying Scotsman
why can Murray never beat the top 3 in the major championships? his head to head against Federer reads quite well, 8 all after todays final yet nobody seemed to give him any chance, and so it proved:-(
Problem solved Murray is a loser. British or Scotish who cares now.
I bet you’re a winner in your profession.
Technically, you are correct. He lost . Financially though, not so correct, as Murray takes home over a half a million pounds. Being a loser in these situations, still means he’s a winner. I think I could learn to cope with being a loser, given the circumstances.
@ Tyrion Your correct.
Did not recognise Lendl in the crowd!!!
I admire Murray because he’s allergic to bullshit.