Wimbledon 2012: Roger Federer beat Andy Murray, became world No.1
Federer, playing his eighth Wimbledon final, has become world No. 1 player replacing Novak Djokovic. Federer has also equalled Pete Sampras’ record of 286 weeks as the top-ranked player after winning the Wimbledon title.
Runner-up Murray was off to a good start and won the first set. But Federer won the Wimbledon title in a 6-4, 5-7, 3-6 4-6 match.
“I am getting closer,” to an encouraging cheer from the crowd. “I am gonna try to say something, but it is not going to be easy...,” said a devasted Murray, just after the match at the closing ceremony.
Murray continued: “Firstly, I’d like to congratulate Roger [Federer]. He’s not bad for a 30-year old! Congratulations, you deserve it.”
…People’s support is incredible, he concluded.
Murray became the first Brit in 74 years to play the men’s final. A win would have been a historic win for Britain as he would have become the first Briton to win the Wimbledon title in 76 years (since 1936).
World champion Federer said: “He’s [Murray has] done so well over the years, he is so consistent. He should at least win one Grand Slam, I hope that for Andy."
“I couldn’t be more happy. It is a great moment," Federer added.
“It hasn’t come that easy,” Federer said on becoming world No. 1. “It is just a magical moment for me.”
