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Andy Murray v Roger Federer, 2012 Wimbledon men’s final: in pictures


From http://www.telegraph.co.uk


1. Maybe next time: Roger Federer holds his trophy next to Andy Murray following the men’s final match for the WimbledonPicture: EPA


2. Enter the arena: Andy Murray and Rodger Federer greet the fans in SW19Picture: REUTERS


3. Getting ahead: Murray broke Federer’s serve in the opening game


4. Up in the air: Murray at full stretch during an impressive opening spellPicture: REUTERS


5. Swiss master: Federer broke back as both men played superb tennisPicture: REUTERS


6. Jump to it: Federer puts his all in to a servePicture: PA


7. Shoulders and arms: Murray unleashes a double-handed backhand down the linePicture: AP


8. Blue sky thinking: the rain stopped and the roof opened as the final took place in some rare British sunshinePicture: REUTERS


9. Eye on the ball: Andy Murray looked the stronger of the two men in the opening two setsPicture: ACTION IMAGES


10. Feeling the heat: Federer was on the back foot as Murray hit a series of brutal winnersPicture: GETTY IMAGES


11. View from the back: a full to the rafters Centre Court was treated to some wonderful tennisPicture: GETTY IMAGES


12. Full stretch: Murray was fighting to the last on every pointPicture: ACTION IMAGES


13. Grace under fire: Federer looked his usual classy self despite being given the run around by Murray at timesPicture: EPA


14. Well earned break: the two men’s finalists take a breather and some fluidsPicture: GETTY IMAGES


15. In the corner: both players were stretched to their limits at various stages of playPicture: GETTY IMAGES


16. Slippery when wet: the heavens opened at the start of the third set forcing the players offPicture: REUTERS


17. Springing in to action: the groundstaff were so quick getting the covers on Murray was almost caught under themPicture: EPA


18. Chasing the game: Federer found another gear after the rain breakPicture: GETTY IMAGES


19. Him indoors: Murray and Federer were to complete their final under the roofPicture: GETTY IMAGES


20. Down but not out: Murray took a nasty looking fall but shook it off in no time at allPicture: AP


21. Under pressure: Murray struggled to deal with a re-energised FedererPicture: GETTY IMAGES


22. Pain without gain: Murray’s mood wasn’t helped by a series of slips and fallsPicture: PA


23. Eye on the prize: Roger Federer took control of the match in the final setPicture: EPA


24. Brave effort: Andy Murray fought until the end but couldn’t match Roger Federer’s winning formPicture: GETTY IMAGES


25. Still on form: 30-year-old Federer finally equaled Pete Sampras’ record at the All England Club, and won his 17th Grand Slam title overall, by beating Andy Murray 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4Picture: AP


26. Hello, old friend: Roger Federer celebrates with the trophy after winning the finalPicture: ACTION


27. Hard to take: Andy Murray reacts during a television interview with Sue Barker after being defeated by Roger FedererPicture: REUTERS


28. Well played: Roger Federer and Andy Murray following the men’s final match at WimbledonPicture: AP

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