Wimbledon Final Highlights: Andy Murray Beats Milos Raonic, Clinches Third Grand Slam Title
Andy Murray defeated Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) to clinch his second Wimbledon title? Catch highlights of Andy Murray vs Milos Raonic final match here.
Second-seeded Andy Murray edged past sixth-seed Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) to clinch his second Wimbledon title. He had won the title three years ago. Catch highlights of Andy Murray vs Milos Raonic final match here.
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21:56 IST: Murray has a quick chat with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who congratulate him on the phenomenal victory. That's all for today's coverage of Wimbledon 2016. Good night!
21:44 IST: "I am so happy to have my hands on the trophy once again. I have had great moments and tough losses here, which makes this win extra special," said an elated Murray.
The two-time #Wimbledon champion has a quick catch-up with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge... https://t.co/WDDbmvtbCZ
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21:36 IST: The crowd stands up and applauds Raonic for his performance in this nerve-wracking finale. Murray smiles as he holds his winners' trophy. The second seeded British had arrived in the tournament with successive defeats to Novak Djokovic in the finals of Australian Open and French Open this year.
21:30 IST: Murray Wins! The second seed clinches his second Wimbledon title after Raonic loses the point with a backhand forced error.
He's done it again...
- Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2016
The magnificent Andy Murray is #Wimbledon champion for a 2nd time after beating Milos Raonic pic.twitter.com/XS17gcR3fA
21:25 IST: Murray is serving for tie-breaker. Wins a point with a forehand volley and races to 5-0 through some solid shots. Raonic does win a point with a forehand winner.
21:22 IST: Raonic serves. He gets the first point with a whipping forehand and then an ace to make it 30-0. After Murray makes it 15-30, Raonic shows resilience and manages to force a tie-breaker.
21:19 IST: Murray romps into a 40-0 lead. With a superb drop shot, he is making things difficult for Raonic. At the end, Murray holds on.
21:15 IST: Raonic is serving to stay in the championship. He goes up 15-0 when Murray nets a crosscourt. A huge serve and an ace makes it 40-0, and then holds it.
21:12 IST: Murray serves for Game 9 and manages to hold it. Goes 5-4 in third set.
21:08 IST: Raonic and Murray share the initial two points. Despite efforts, Murray is unable to get a break point. The Canadian is playing well and goes 40-30 up with a superb volley. At the end, he is able to hold serve.
21:04 IST: Murray loses a point with a forehand Volley forced error. But a double fault by Murray makes the score 15-all. Yet, the 2013 champion manages to hold the serve in the end and go 4-3 up.
21:00 IST: Raonic sends down two successive aces and leads 40-0. He manages to hold it 40-15 before holding the serve and level 3-3 in the third set.
20:57 IST: Andy Murray hits a backhand into the net to concede a point. After being 0-30 down, he serves an ace to make it 15-30 but saves two break points. At the end, he is able to hold the serve.
Murray is holding his own in the serve department...
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He's yet to face a break point against Raonic #Wimbledon https://t.co/ozJCk4JEjp
20:52 IST: Raonic hits a volley to make the score 15-all. Murray is hitting the ball very hard, but Raonic is able to level it 30-all. At the end, the Canadian manages to hold the serve.
20:45 IST: Murray serves again. Concedes the lead against Raonic, who squanders the opportunity and lets the former hold serve. Murray is 2-1 up.
20:43 IST: Raonic serves for the second game, and loses the first point to Murray. Then makes it 15-30 with a forehand and ultimately holding it as well.
20:40 IST: After a short break, Murray is back and serves for the first game of Set 3. Gains three points including an ace to make it 40-15, then manages to hold it for 40-30. The game ends with the 2013 champion holding serve and going 1-0 up.
20:30 IST: Murray wins the tie-breaker and takes the second set. He is just a set away from second Wimbledon title, unless Raonic makes a comeback.
You shall not pass...
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A magnificent display of defensive tennis hands Murray the tie-break and a 6-4 7-6(3) lead pic.twitter.com/eqlSNonCA5
20:28 IST: The tie-breaker set has become very exciting with Raonic coming from behind to be 3-6.
20:23 IST: Murray serves and then shares points with Raonic. After a forehand, the Canadian faces a backhand from Murray. The latter holds the serve to forces a tie-break.
20:18 IST: Raonic serves for Game 11 and quickly takes a 15-0 lead with a volley. He later makes it 30-0 with a big serve, only to make it 40-0 with a lashing forehand. Successfully holds it to go 6-5.
20:16 IST: Murray serves for Game 10. He wins his first point with a backhand and two more as well. Raonic does make a comeback, but the Brit manages to hold his serve.
20:11 IST: Raonic serves for Game 9, and holds it despite conceding two break points to Murray. He is 5-4 up in the second set.
20:04 IST: Raonic serves for Game 8. Murray does feel the heat and needs to win this game. He manages to break the Canadian and make it 4-4.
19:59 IST: Raonic serves for Game 7.Raonic serves an ace to go 30-15 before Murray bounces back. He makes it 30-all through a backhand pass and the game goes for a deuce when Raonic serves a volley. A backhand pass yields a breakpoint for Murray. The Canadian coached by John McEnroe holds the serve and goes 4-3 up.
19:52 IST: Raonic is unable to hit a forehand return. He does improve in the next serve he faces to make it 15-all. But Murray serves an ace to make it 40-15, and manages to hold the serve at the end. It's 3-3 in the second set.
19:46 IST: Murray mishits his return, as Raonic goes 15-0 up with a superb forehand. A backhand lob helps him to go 30-up. Raonic serves his second ace and comfortably holds serve.
19:42 IST: Murray holds on to make the second set 2-2.
19:40 IST: Raonic serves for Game 3. A brilliant volley in return for a backhand by Murray helps him go 15-0 up. Further loose shots by Murray makes it 40-0, who lets the Canadian hold serve.
19:35 IST: Murray was poised after gaining a considerable lead. But Raonic does make it 40-30, before giving it away to the Brit.
19:27 IST: Raonic serves for Game 1 of the second set. A nervous start results him in losing a point due to a bad volley. However, he is lucky as Murray is unable to make a backhand pass. A deuce is forced after a stunning backhand return by Murray. Raonic commits a double fault to hand Murray a break point. The Canadian holds nerve and serve as well.
Breaking down the opening set...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/w8Ue8MZ4k6
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19:23 IST: Murray serves for Game 10. Holds it and takes the first set 6-4.
He's been here before...
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Murray wraps up a clinical first set 6-4 - a break in the 7th game making the difference pic.twitter.com/jTwSAccSYh
19:19 IST: Raonic serves for Game 9. Gains the first point with a forehand, only to concede another to Murray who returns a backhand. A volley by the latter takes him to a 30-lead. But Raonic comes back strongly and manages to hold serve. Murray still enjoys 5-4 lead.
19:15 IST: Murray holds serve to go 5-3 up in the first set. He seems to be losing concentration while tossing the ball for a serve. Raonic hits a good volley to make it 15-0, before the latter serves an ace to level it. Later serves a series of backhands to consolidate lead. However, the Canadian does fight back but Murray prevails at the end and holds serve.
19:06 IST: Murray wins a break point, and wins another to go 4-3 up in 25 minutes to this match.
19:03 IST: Murray makes a good comeback to make the first set levelled 3-3. Riding on a brilliant forehand volley and a couple of forehand forced errrors by Raonic, the 2013 champion shows steely resolve.
19:00 IST: Raonic is serving for Game 5. And wins it with a brilliant volley after sending down forehand smashes to the second seeded Murray.
18:59 IST: Murray wins fourth game after holding serve against Raonic who refuses to give up easily.
18:52 IST: It's advantage Raonic, and the 25-year-old wins the game to go 2-1 up in the first set.
Nerves? No sign of them so far from Raonic, who has settled into the occasion nicely. It's 2-2 #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/U7IBO6Xup6
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18:51 IST: Break point for Murray in the third game. The Brit came back strongly after the Canadian took the first game.
18:46 IST: Raonic takes the first game and it's time for Murray to serve for Game 2.
18:42 IST: The action begins. Milos Raonic to serve for Game 1. And it's a magnificent return by Murray. Raonic's consistency is going to play a vital role in this match.
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18:35 IST: Murray and Raonic are warming up. The Canadian is coached by American legend John McEnroe, whereas the Brit has another tennis icon Ivan Lendl as mentor.
18:30 IST: Both the players have arrived on the court and are getting ready for the epic final.ÂÂ
17:30 IST: Milos Raonic, the first Canadian man to enter Grand Slam single's final, stunned Swiss legend Roger Federer after a tough five-setter in the semi-final.
17:16 IST: Murray is eyeing a second Wimbledon title after clinching it in 2013. He had defeated Novak Djokovic in the final, becoming the first British man since Fred Perry in 1936 to win the final.
17:03 IST: Hello and welcome to an exciting coverage of the Wimbledon 2016 men's singles final. Second-seeded Andy Murray will take on Canada's Milos Raonic in the Centre Court.
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Andy Murray is currently the lone bright star in a Great Britain that is facing economic, political and sporting gloom. His performances have given the people something to cheer after the football team unceremoniously crashed out of Euro 2016 with a loss to minnows Iceland.
Murray is aware of the burden he carries. He is working with coach Ivan Lendl and is not taking his opponent, Canadian Milos Raonic lightly. The Brit, who broke the 77-year British jinx at Wimbledon when he won the title in 2013, will be aiming for a second crown. This represents his best chance, considering that both Novak Djokovic and Federer have been eliminated.
However, Raonic, who has enhanced his reputation in Wimbledon by defeating seven-time champion Federer, will be slightly nervous ahead of his maiden Grand Slam final. He was the first Canadian man to break into the top 10 and the first to go all the way. However, he will have to encounter a partisan British crowd if he has to scale the ultimate summit
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Can Andy Murray give Britain some cheer amidst the gloom by winning his second Wimbledon title or will Milos Raonic, who defeated Roger Federer in the semi-final, spoil the party? Catch live tennis score of Andy Murray vs Milos Raonic finals match here.