Roger Federer Takes Silver At Wimbledon?

Written by: on 5th August 2012
Olympic Games 2012 Tennis
Roger Federer Takes Silver At Wimbledon?

epa03343210 Switzerland's Roger Federer reacts at the end of the game of the men's singles gold medal match against Britain's Andy Murray at Wimbledon in London, Great Britain, at the London 2012 Olympic Summer Games, 05 August 2012. EPA/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT  |

Andy Murray played the match of his life to win the Olympic gold medal for Britain with a convincing 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 defeat of Roger Federer in the London Olympic final

 

“It was an amazing experience, it’s unbelievable,” said a joyous Murray, who ended after less than two hours with back-to-back aces. “I never dreamed that I’d win it like this. I was expecting an incredibly tough match.”

 

It was the first time since 2002 that Federer had lost a match at Wimbledon in straight sets, dating back to his first-round loss a decade ago to Mario Ancic.

 

The match featured five aces and 27 winners for Murray , who had lost a tearful Wimbledon final to the 30-year-old Swiss only a month ago. No 4 Murray held his unforced errors to 17 while breaking Federer on five of ten chances.

 

“The atmosphere was unbelievable, the crowd probably gave me a few extra kph on those last two serves. I didn’t feel that nervous. (Coach) Ivan (Lendl) told me after I lost the Wimbledon final that I’d never play under more pressure than that. I’ve dealt with big situations now. I felt comfortable on the court.”

 

Murray won a key game in the second set as he led 2-0 with a break of Federer, In the third game, the Scot fought off six break points to hold for 3-0 and start his winning momentum.

 

“I’ve never won a Grand Slam but I’ve won Olympic gold, it feels great,” said Murray . “It’s hard to compare the two events. The Olympics are getting more important each time they are played, all the top players were here. This is the biggest win of my life, that’s for sure.”

 

“Roger had played so well in all of his matches, he was playing well at the start but once I got ahead in the second set, I felt much better. It was amazing.”

©Daily Tennis News Wire

 

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