Andy Murray becomes the first Briton in 77 Years to clinch Wimbledon Men’s Single title
Andy Murray of Britain created history when he defeated Serbian star player Novak Djokovic at Center Court of London to become the first Briton in 77 years to win the Men’s Singles Title at Wimbledon 2013. Earlier he was Fred Perry, who won his last Championship in 1936.
Winners of other formats at Wimbledon:
· Mixed Doubles – Final: Daniel Nestor of Canada and Kristina Mladenovic of France.
· Girls’ Doubles – Championship – Final : Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic
· Boys’ Singles Championship – Final: Gianluigi Quinzi of Italy
· Boys’ Doubles Title – Final: Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia.
· Wheelchair Gentlemen’s Doubles Title – Final: Shingo Kunieda of Japan and Stephane Houdet of France.
· Wheelchair Ladies’ Doubles Title – Final: J. Griffioen and A. Van Koot of Netherlands.
· Sr. Gents Invitation Doubles – Final: Pat Cash and Mark Woodforde of Australia.
· Ladies’ Invitation Doubles – Final: L. Davenport of USA and Martina Hingis of Switzerland.
· Gentlemen’s Invitation Doubles – Final: Thomas Enqvist of Sweden and Mark Philippoussis of Australia.
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs