
The Wimbledon 2012 Men's Final showdown is on between local hero Andy Murray and Roger Ferderer at the All England's Club, after two weeks of incredible tennis action.The highlights of men's finale at Wimbledon is full of drama with side story of World No. 4 Andy Murray first player from Great Britain attempts to win the Wimbledon final since 1936 when Fred Perry last brought the title for the British.
Federer on the other hand is on quest for record seventh Wimbledon title after defeating Novak Djokovic in the men's semifinal.
While Federer goes into this match as a warm favourite, many tennis fans believe that this day belongs to Andy Murray as he try to re-write the history to have a chance in breaking the curse. There is no British player won the Wimbledon final since 1936. Murray didn't disappoint the local fans in disposing Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in the other mens semis.
Actually, Murray has an 8-7 head-to-head winning record against Federer, but has lost two disappointing Grand Slam finals to the Swiss player in the 2008 US Open final and the Australian Open of 2010.
Stay tuned for Andy Murray vs. Roger Federer live score updates and highlights and analysis as Ferderer is ready to spoil the party today.
Live score and highlights
Murray breaks the opening serve of Ferderer to set the tone early. Few good exchnges in the next game with Murray's blinding forehands aided with four unforced errors by Ferderer. Murray making an impressive start to this final leads 2-0.
As Murray settles down, Ferderer tries to heat it up with spurts to break Murray serve and grab the lead 4-3. Murray ables to tie it 4-4 with big serve and stave-off two break points before a couple of Ferderer errors.
Murray again breaks Ferderer serve as he races to clear 40-15 then grabs the lead 5-4 as Murray will serve for the first set.
The crowd on their feet as Murray hits two big serve and an ace that Federer can't handle. Murray grabs first set 6-4, his first in Grand Slam final.
First Set - Murray 6-4
Federer serves and comes roaring back with his easiest hold so far in the game leads 1-0.
Briton serve. Murray misses a backhand, but comes back with a blistering forehand to level matters at 30-30 on his serve. Misses forehand again to give another break point for Ferderer. Murray unloads backhand across court that Federer returned wide and close it with big serve. Tied 1-1.
Federer leading 40-15 after Murray fails to return forehand as he rush back into play. Federer double fault helps Murray to 40-30, regardless Federer holds for a 2-1 lead.
Note: Federer has made 18 unforced errors compared to 6 from Murray. The Briton should capitalize.
Both players held great on their serve till the end. Murray missed couple of chances to break Ferderer couple of errors down the line as they square it 5-5. Ferderer aided with aces to compliment his double faults holds on 6-5. In the end the Swiss gets the break with patience gets the sets even. Tough to swallow for Murray. It's Feds 7-5.
Second Set - Ferderer 7-5
As the third set starts, here comes the rain. Players are off to the court as Federer serving holding a 40-0 lead with the match tied at 1-1 in sets. Rain Delay.
Murray and Ferderer resumes the game out on the court with the covered roof. Both holds on early exchanges until Ferderer break away in the middle of the set with 4-2 lead.
Murray saves a break point with his vintage power forehand across the net from leading 40-0 to 40-40. Second serves hurt Murray's momentum as Federer keeps pressing. Feds up 5-2.
Murray races to 5-3 but cannot hold on, as Murray misses with the big forehand to hand Federer a set point on his serve. Federer closes with an ace. Feds takes the set 6-3. Rain seems bad break for Murray.
Third Set - Ferderer 6-3
Murray starts 30-0 early in the forth set better serves and no problem taking the lead 1-0.
Ferderer comes on his own to level it 1-1. Then 2-2 until Fereder breaks Murray serve again in crucial set now leads 3-2.
Ferderer ready to spoil the British party has been playing steady down the stretch. Murray cannot afford on errors as exactly he will pay for it. Feds now jumps 4-2.
Murray second serve chances really hurt him but managed to close the gap with a break on Feds off fly balls. Still Ferderer 4-3.
Federer comes up with his 11th ace of the match to move 5-3 as needs one more game for the title, but Murray hold on the serve for the last hurrah. Feds 5-4.
The crowd getting partisan, as Federer try to close the game and spoil the party. The crowd trying to cheer Murray but fails to deliver the bacon. Federer comes up with a brilliant first serve and an ace brings up two championship points. Murray fails few clutch return chances as he succombs to pressure. Federer knocks the backhand and completes the victory in four sets. Ferderer wins 6-4. Fourth Set: Ferderer 6-4
With British PM Cameron watching on stands clearly Roger Federer spoils English party to complete a 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 win in the Wimbledon Men's final.
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