'Roaring to victory': How British newspapers covered Andy Murray's Wimbledon title

Dulling big serves with quick-reflex returns, conjuring up daring passing shots and playing impressively mistake-free tennis all the while, Andy Murray beat Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) on Sunday for his second trophy at the All England Club and third Grand Slam title overall. [caption id=“attachment_2886540” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Andy Murray kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning the mens singles final against Milos Raonic. Reuters[/caption] In 2013, Murray famously ended Britain’s 77-year wait for one of its own to win the men’s final at Wimbledon, a quest that became burdensome. Now he wanted a victory to end his personal rut of three consecutive losses in major finals, including at the Australian Open in January, and French Open last month. “It is different. I feel happier this time. I feel more content this time. I feel like this was sort of more for myself more than anything, and my team as well,” the second-seeded Murray said. “Last time, it was just pure relief, and I didn’t really enjoy the moment as much, whereas I’m going to make sure I enjoy this one.” This was his 11th Grand Slam final, but the first against someone other than Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer. Less than a month after Britain voted for ‘Brexit’, Murray’s win was dubbed by many as “something for the whole nation to cheer” about. Here’s how British newspapers covered the win: Telegraph