Marray is a Surprise Champion for Great Britain
British journeyman Jonathan Marray was proud to have set a winning example for Andy Murray by claiming a surprise Wimbledon doubles title for Britain .
The team comprising the British journeyman and Dane Frederik Nielsen defeated Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (5-7), 6-3 to make history for the hosts. “I’m sure Andy was watching,” said the 31-year-old Marray, whose career prize money total was around $400,000 before his big win worth another $195,000 to him.
“He how all the guys do, we’re friends and everything. If it gives him any kind of inspirational help, I’m sure it would be good… but I don’t know.”
Marray, who has never played Grand Slam singles, was supporting the Murray effort against Roger Federer. “He’s come so close in a lot of Grand Slams so many times before. He’s working hard and he’s right at the top of his game,” said Marray.
Marray said he and his partner barely took note of their victory, saying it felt “just like winning another tennis match.”
“I suppose it will take time to sink in. When I see my friends and family and speak to them about it, over the course of a few days, a few weeks, I’m sure it will sink in a bit more.”
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