Murray falls to Wimbledon king Federer

Andy Murray suffered more grand slam final heartbreak as Roger Federer ended Britain’s hopes of a first home men’s singles champion at Wimbledon for 76 years.

Murray falls to Wimbledon king Federer

Andy Murray suffered more grand slam final heartbreak as Roger Federer ended Britain’s hopes of a first home men’s singles champion at Wimbledon for 76 years.

Murray was the first British player to reach this final since Bunny Austin in 1938, two years after Fred Perry’s last title, and he looked on course for a stunning victory when he won the opening set.

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