Scotland's Andy Murray has become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry 77 years ago, after defeating world no.1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets.
In a match that was laden with long, drawn out rallys, it was the second seed who took the initiative, going up two sets to love after two hours of play.
With a break early in the third set, it looked as if the Wimbledon title was firmly under Murray's grasp as he held serve for 4-1.
However, persistence and power from Djokovic saw the Serb break back to 4-4.
Spurred on by the crowd, Murray broke back immediately, giving him the opportunity to serve for the match.
Serving for the title at 5-4, Murray saved two break-back points before claiming the title 6-4, 7-5, 6-4, to rapturous cheers from the crowd.
Murray adds the Wimbledon title to his Olympic Gold Medal and US Open title, both of which he won last year.
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