Murray roars to victory over Raonic in straight sets Wimbledon final (VIDEO)
Andy Murray has reclaimed Wimbledon’s silver gilt cup by beating Canadian Milos Raonic in straight sets.
The Scot’s victory comes three years after he first tasted glory at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, when he became the first Briton in 77 years to win the grass court tournament.
The 29-year-old has experienced disappointment at the hands of world number one Novak Djokovic on a number of occasions this season, losing out to the Serbian at the Australian, French, and Madrid Open finals.
Friends reunited.@andy_murray picks up his second #Wimbledon trophy https://t.co/LgYWYExvnZ
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2016
Well this is a pretty monumental day in my life. Well done @andy_murray ! #WimbledonFinalspic.twitter.com/zQTYddsunm
— Olivia. (@imissolivia) July 10, 2016
However, in a rehash of last month’s Queen’s Club Championship face-off, world number two Murray put first time Grand Slam finalist Raonic to the sword 6-4 7-6 7-6.
Championship Point from the hill @Wimbledon#Wimbledon Congratulations @andy_murray#COYG 😉 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/SjwX9IltBy
— Nigel Mitchell (@MrNigelMitchell) July 10, 2016
In a speech to the crowd at Centre Court, packed with members of the Royal family and A list celebrities, the clearly emotional Dunblane native praised his opponent, family and coaching staff.
Andy Murray. A humble guy. Lovely about Milos Raonic's team. And wry humour. Beyond proud. #Wimbledon
— Natalie McGarry MP (@NatalieMcgarry) July 10, 2016
As expected, social media has erupted with a mixture of congratulatory messages and unusual mash-ups, including a stirring Titanic tennis remix.
Wooohoooooooo come on Andy!!!!!! #Murray#WimbledonFinals#Wimbledon
— SOPHIE CHOUDRY (@Sophie_Choudry) July 10, 2016
Go on Judy go and give him a cuddle - well done Andy Murray
— Alastair Campbell (@campbellclaret) July 10, 2016
Andy Murray winning Wimbledon 2016 is even better with the titanic music... pic.twitter.com/e2C7JVzkJW
— Titanic Goals (@TitanicGoal) July 10, 2016
Highlighting teary sports stars has also become something of a fad on Twitter, so it is no surprise that a number of people chose to focus on Murray’s impressive crying game rather than his serve and volley shots.
Yes!!! #AndyMurray#Wimbledon Awww he's crying.
— JOHN NICOLSON M.P. (@MrJohnNicolson) July 10, 2016
It's official. Crying is the new cheering. #Wimbledon@andy_murray
— Nick Miller (@WeatherNick) July 10, 2016
All the previous Wimbledon champions trapped in the tears of Andy Murray x
— noel fielding (@noelfielding11) July 10, 2016
Andy Murray shedding actual tears in a continuous loop https://t.co/HRaZOczH6w
— Ricky Dimon (@Dimonator) July 10, 2016
Andy Murray is either crying with joy or he's having flashbacks to his mother on Strictly Come Dancing. #Wimbledon
— David Owens (@asoundreaction) July 10, 2016
"I think I know why he's crying now. Because he's getting all this money but it's in pounds" #brexitjokes#Wimbledon#andymurray
— Natalie (@ItsNatstar) July 10, 2016