Andy Murray vs Milos Raonic: Wimbledon 2016 men's final live – Murray wins second title after straight-sets victory
Follow the reaction from Wimbledon live as Murray celebrates winning the 2016 title
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Andy Murray is a two-time Wimbledon champion after he defeated Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6, 7-6, clinching his third Grand Slam title of his career. Follow the latest reaction here.
- Andy Murray beats Milos Raonic to win his second Wimbledon title
- Murray adds 2016 title to his 2013 success
- 2016 victory comes as third Grand Slam triumph following 2012 US Open win
- Murray earns £2m in prize money for winning title
- Raonic suffers defeat in first Grand Slam final
- Runner-up collects £1m in prize money
Follow the action below...
Please allow a moment for the blog to load...
Three years after becoming the first British man for 77 years to win the Wimbledon singles title, Andy Murray will have another shot at home glory here on Sunday. A crushing 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Tomas Berdych – his fifth straight-sets victory in his six matches so far at the tournament - sent the 29-year-old Scot into a showdown with Milos Raonic, who is the first Canadian man ever to reach a Grand Slam final.
It will be Murray’s third successive appearance in a Grand Slam final following his defeats to Novak Djokovic at this year’s Australian and French Opens. For once Murray will be the favourite. In all 10 of his previous Grand Slam finals – eight of which he has lost – the Scot has faced higher-ranked opponents. Indeed, this will be his first final against an opponent other than Djokovic or Roger Federer.
Raonic, who is the world No 7, earned his place in the final with a 6-3, 6-7, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over Federer, who lost in the semi-finals here for the first time.
It will be Murray’s third Wimbledon final – he lost to Federer in 2012 and beat Djokovic in 2013 – and one that the 29-year-old will relish. “The older you get you never know how many more chances you will have to play in Grand Slam finals so you want to make the best of any opportunity,” he said.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments