IMAGE: Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after winning his match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters.
Britain’s Andy Murray beat Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a compelling and gruelling Olympic tennis final on Sunday to become the first player to successfully defend the title.
World number two Murray deployed a precision defensive game which eventually wore down the towering Argentine’s barreling forehand and powerful service game.
Murray racked up his 18th successive singles win, a hot streak that also brought him a second Wimbledon title.
