Roger Federer Photos winning Wimbledon title 2012
A word in your ear: Andy Murray congratulates Roger Federer on his record seventh Wimbledon singles title
Murray mania turns to misery: Andy, Kim and Kate all emotional on Centre Court as he loses Wimbledon final to seven-timer Federer
Andy Murray's dream of lifting the Wimbledon trophy ended in tears today after he was soundly beaten in the final by Swiss master Roger Federer.
Federer simply outclassed the 25-year-old Scot to win an astonishing 17th Grand Slam 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 and match Pete Sampras's record of seven Wimbledon singles titles
Being interviewed after the game, an exhausted Murray broke down in tears as he congratulated his opponent. His mother Judy and girlfriend Kim Sears could also be seen sobbing in the stands.
Gutted: Team Murray - mother Judy, girlfriend Kim Sears and Andy himself - all break down in tears following the Scot's defeat to Roger Federer at Wimbledon today
True champ: (left) Roger Federer celebrates the winning point and (right) he consoles Andy Murray with a hug
Bitter pill to swallow: The pain on Murray's face is plain to see as his dream of becoming the first British Wimbledon singles champion in 76 years slips away
Putting on a brave face Murray said: 'I'm getting closer.'
'I'm going to try this and it's not going to be easy,' the 25-year-old said, to deafening applause.
'First I would like to congratulate Roger, I was getting asked the other day after I won my semi-final, is this your best chance, Roger is 30 now? He isn't bad for a 30-year-old.
'He played a great tournament, he had some struggles early on with his back and showed what a fight he still has in him, so congratulations, you deserve it.'
Speaking about 'Team Murray', he said: 'I'm going to try and not look at them because I'll probably start crying again but everyone who is in that corner over there, who has supported me...we did a great job, so thank you.
By Royal disappointment: The Duchess of Cambridge and her sister Pippa Middleton appear visibly upset as they applaud the finalists
Into the record books: Roger Federer lifts the coveted the trophy for a seventh time equaling the record set by Pete Sampras. It is his 17th Grand Slam title
Not bad for a 30-year-old: Federer beams with delight as he salutes the crowd from the balcony
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