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Andy Murray captures second Wimbledon title

By The Sports Xchange
Britain's Andy Murray returns the ball in the Wimbledon Mens Final match against Canada's Milos Raonic at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships in Wimbledon, London July 10, 2016.Murray won the match in straight sets and for the second time. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI
1 of 3 | Britain's Andy Murray returns the ball in the Wimbledon Mens Final match against Canada's Milos Raonic at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships in Wimbledon, London July 10, 2016.Murray won the match in straight sets and for the second time. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo

Andy Murray dominated Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) on Sunday, giving him and his home country a second Wimbledon title.

Great Britain had to endure a 77-year wait between Wimbledon men's champions when Murray won the first time in 2013 at the All England Club in London. Three years ago, he became the first British man since 1936 to win the singles title.

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The second-seeded Murray broke Raonic's serve only once in the match on Centre Court. The No. 6 Canadian failed to convert in the tiebreakers.

An emotional Murray wiped away tears with a tournament towel after the match.

"This is the most important tournament for me every year," Murray said during the trophy ceremony. "I've had some great moments here and also some tough losses. The wins feel extra special because of the tough losses. I'm proud to have my hands on the trophy again.

"I played really good stuff today. Milos has had a great few weeks on the grass and had some unbelievable wins. His match against Roger (Federer) in the semis was a great, great match. He is one of the hardest workers out there, always trying to improve and get better."

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The 29-year-old Murray came into the tournament after losing to world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the finals of both the Australian Open and French Open this year. Djokovic lost at Wimbledon in the third round to American Sam Querrey, who then was defeated by Raonic in the quarterfinals.

Murray won his third Grand Slam championship overall. He also won the U.S. Open in 2012 after winning the Olympic gold medal at Wimbledon.

Murray was playing in his 11th major final but the first against someone other than Djokovic or Roger Federer.

Raonic, 25, was trying to become the first player representing Canada to win a major title. He reached the final by beating seven-time Wimbledon champion Federer in the semifinals.

"Congratulations to Andy," Raonic told the BBC. "This one's going to sting. It's been a phenomenal two weeks at this tournament. I keep plugging away every single day. There's nothing I want more than to be back here."

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