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Murray wins Wimbledon: 11 key moments

Eurosport
ByEurosport

Published 07/07/2013 at 16:36 GMT

Re-live the most important points from Andy Murray's historic Wimbledon triumph against Novak Djokovic.

Andy Murray battles Novak Djokovic (Reuters)

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MURRAY 0-1 DJOKOVIC: The Scot wins the first three points of the match, but Djokovic slams the door in his face winning the next five to hold serve.
MURRAY 2-2 DJOKOVIC: Murray finally converts his eighth break point of the match to take a 2-1 lead, but the Serbian immediately hits back to level the set.
MURRAY 4-3 DJOKOVIC: Undaunted, Murray races to 0-40 on the Djokovic serve and the number one seed nets a backhand to the delight of the home crowd - it proves crucial as Murray goes on to win the first set 6-4.
MURRAY 6-4 1-3 DJOKOVIC: The expected Djokovic response arrives, as he sets up two break points after a 30-shot rally before converting to take the edge in the second set.
MURRAY 6-4 3-4 DJOKOVIC: An uncharacteristically sloppy game from the Serb, who gives away his serve with a double fault and the momentum shifts back to Briton's way.
MURRAY 6-4 6-5 DJOKOVIC: Controversy as Djokovic tries to challenge a call, only to be told he has none remaining - the replay shows Murray's shot was in anyway, but an unsettled Serb gifts his serve away again, allowing Murray to claim the second set 7-5.
MURRAY 6-4 7-5 1-0 DJOKOVIC: The finish line is in sight as Murray, on a run of eight games out of nine, breaks yet again - he clinches the game via a successful challenge when Djokovic slices a backhand long.
MURRAY 6-4 7-5 2-4 DJOKOVIC: But hold on a minute! Murray's level drops at the same time as his opponent steps it up, and consecutive breaks of serve appear to put Djokovic in total command of the third.
MURRAY 6-4 7-5 3-4 DJOKOVIC: Another twist, as Murray finds inspiration and turns the tide, and a delirious centre court crowd roar him on to another break and parity in the third set.
MURRAY 6-4 7-5 5-4 DJOKOVIC: Surely not? Andy Murray will serve for the Wimbledon title after a game of thrilling brilliance, including an astonishing forehand pass on the run.
MURRAY 6-4 7-5 6-4 DJOKOVIC: Murray races into a 40-0 lead before passing up three championship points, then saving tewo break back points amid heart-stopping drama. Djokovic eventually nets and Murray sinks to his knees.
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Unbearable... Andy Murray fans watch the final (Reuters)

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