Jamie Murray and John Peers with their Wimbledon runners-up trophies.© AFP
Jamie Murray was unable to restore family pride at Wimbledon when he and partner John Peers were beaten 7-6 (7/5), 6-4, 6-4 by Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau in the men's doubles final on Saturday. (Serena Williams wins 6th Wimbledon title)
A day after brother Andy was defeated by Roger Federer in straight sets in the singles semi-finals, Jamie was unable to collect a second All England Club title to add to his 2007 mixed doubles triumph with Jelena Jankovic. (Semifinal vs Murray one of my best matches: Federer)
The Murray brothers will now turn their attention to next weekend's Davis Cup when Great Britain host France in the quarter-finals.
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