Andy Murray wins Wimbledon title, ends Britain’s 77-year agony

Andy Murray of Britain poses with the trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the Men’s singles final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Sunday, July 7, 2013. AP Photo/Alastair Grant

LONDON—Andy Murray ended Britain’s agonizing 77-year wait for a Wimbledon men’s champion on Sunday when he destroyed world No.1 Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in the blistering heat of the All England Club.

It was 26-year-old Murray’s second Grand Slam title to follow his breakthrough triumph at the US Open in 2012.