Wimbledon 2016: Masterful Andy Murray conquers grass again

Britain’s Andy Murray claimed his second Wimbledon title with a clinical 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) defeat of big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic on Centre Court on Sunday.

The world number two, champion in 2013, was in control throughout the two hour 48 minute contest as sixth seed Raonic’s power game made little impact on the 29-year-old Scot.

Murray buried his head in his towel and wept in the moments after victory.

“It’s the most important tournament for me every year. I’ve had some great moments and tough losses. I played some really good stuff today,” Murray said.

“The wins feel extra special because of the tough losses. I’m proud to have my hands on the trophy again.”

Murray took the opening set after a break of serve in the seventh game but was taken to a tiebreak in the second — winning it comfortably as he raised his game.

Raonic, bidding to become Canada’s first grand slam singles champion, had his first break points of the match at 2-2 in the third set but Murray snuffed out the danger, letting out a huge roar after winning game point.

Twice Raonic held serve to stay in the match, at 4-5 and 5-6, but Murray again upped the ante in the tiebreak, winning the first five points as he surged towards victory.

Raonic saved one match point but Murray wrapped it up when he forced the Canadian to net a backhand.

After consoling his opponent Murray, who also won the 2012 U.S. Open, sank his head into his towel with tears in his eyes.

Murray’s win was his third grand slam title and meant he avoided becoming the first man to lose in the final of the first three majors of the year in the professional era — having succumbed to Novak Djokovic in Australia and France.

Serena doubles up with Venus for 14th Grand Slam title Serena Williams followed up her seventh Wimbledon singles title and record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam crown with victory in the women's doubles alongside sister Venus here.

The unseeded Americans defeated fifth seeds Timea Babos of Hungary and Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-4 to claim their sixth Wimbledon doubles title.