Andy Murray beats Roger Federer in straight sets to win Olympic gold

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Sunday, August 05, 2012
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Andy Murray had Centre Court rocking Sunday, winning gold for the home team and beating Roger Federer 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in the tennis final at Wimbledon.

The result was a royal rout. Murray swept nine consecutive games, breaking Federer's serve four times in a row.

The victory marked a breakthrough for the Scotsman, who has lost all four of his Grand Slam finals, three against Federer.

  1. Andy Murray celebrates after defeating Switzerland's Roger Federer to win the men's singles gold medal match

    Andy Murray celebrates after defeating Switzerland's Roger Federer to win the men's singles gold medal match

  2. Andy Murray

For Federer, the drubbing marked another Olympic disappointment. Playing in the games for the fourth time, he sought a victory to complete a career Golden Slam but still earned his first singles medal.

From the start, there was no doubting fans' loyalty as the crowd waved Union Jacks throughout.

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