Andy Murray Becomes First British Wimbledon Champion in 77 Years

WIMBLEDON, England — The final game felt as long as the three-hour slugfest that preceded it.

With history on his racket, Andy Murray let three chances to clinch the match slip away. His mind, which had been so clear despite the sweltering heat, turned hazy. His girlfriend, looking on from a guest box at Centre Court of the All England club, couldn’t clasp her hands, they trembled so much.

But in the context of British sporting history, the interminable final game of Sunday’s Wimbledon tennis championship was an eye-blink.

After fending off three break points, Murray cracked a huge serve that yanked world No. 1 Novak Djokovic wide, then followed with a forehand blast that the Serb plowed into the net. With it, Murray’s lifelong ambition was realized. And Britain’s 77-year wait for a homegrown men’s Wimbledon champion was over.

Camera shutters snapped, tears flowed, and Union Jack and Scottish saltire flags were raised in jubilation upon Murray’s 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 victory.

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Not a big tennis fan here, but that was something to see. I'm going to guess that this young man will have a hard time tonight finding a pub anywhere in the UK where he can buy a beer with his own money.