It’s over. There were so many times when Lollipop and I thought it was finally over. Well it is now and Great Britain has a new champion.
26-year-old Andy Murray won the Wimbledon Title in gripping style against World Number one Novak Djokovic – the same man he overcame to win the US Open last year.
Only this time the Scot managed it in three stunning sets – 6-4 7-5 6-4. In the last game Lollipop watched in shock as he threw away three Championship points in a row. And for a moment with Djokovic just one point away from winning the game I believed this could go to a 4th set. But in the final point the former champion’s shot was called out and Murray closed his eyes in disbelief.
The champ won his first Wimbledon title and ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s champion with a clinical victory against the Serb.
The 15,000 strong crowd on Centre court willed on our champion but that was not the deciding factor. Murray was just better.
Even his opponent said: “I didn’t take my chances but he did. He used his first serve when needed and he deserved it.”
His triumph was deserved and inspired. Roger Draper, the chief executive of the Lawn Tennis Association said the victory would help get more people playing tennis. Lollipop believes it could inspire anyone to go after their dreams and think bigger.
Just last year the champion was in despair on Centre Court – overwhelmed by the moment and his dramatic loss to Roger Federer when he was defeated 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 . This time he returned positive, controlled and more determined than ever to win.
He had to beat the best to win and overcome incredible pressure but he achieved it. Even Lollipop and I doubted him backing Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to hold the title. But Murray showed dreams are possible. Even if he never lifts the trophy again Lollipop and I are inspired. We believe.
Of course so do Djokovic, Nadal and Federer. They will be back next summer bigger, better and ready to believe.
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