Who did Andy Murray beat in the Olympics 2012?
In a complete reversal of fortunes, Murray defeated Federer over five sets for the first time, handing the Swiss his worst defeat ever on grass to take the gold medal in straight sets, for the loss of just 7 games….2012 Andy Murray tennis season.
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Who beat Federer in Olympics?
Andy Murray
In an unforgettable showdown, Andy Murray wins his first Olympic gold medal in the men’s tennis singles against Swiss legend Roger Federer.
What date did Andy Murray win Olympic gold?
Murray’s breakthrough came in August 2012 when he at last beat Federer on Wimbledon’s centre court to win the men’s singles gold medal at the London Olympic Games, a victory that erased his tearful defeat by the same opponent in the Wimbledon final on the same court the month before.
Has Roger Federer won Olympic gold in singles?
Roger Federer has won just about everything there is to win in tennis, but there’s one thing that has eluded him—an Olympic gold medal in singles. He’s come close, reaching the bronze medal match as a 19-year-old in Sydney in 2000, then winning the silver as a 30-year-old in London in 2012.
Did Andy Murray win Wimbledon 2012?
Roger Federer defeated Andy Murray in the final, 4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4, to win the gentlemen’s singles tennis title at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships. It was his seventh Wimbledon title and seventeenth Grand Slam title. With the win, Federer also regained the world No.
Who is better Murray or Federer?
Roger Federer and Andy Murray have played each other a total of 25 times with Federer currently leading the head to head 14 wins to Murray’s 11 wins. Unlike many other young players, Andy Murray had early success playing against Federer as he won 6 out of their first 10 matches between 2005 and 2009.
How many times has Murray beaten Nadal?
Murray has taken 12 wins over #1-ranked players: 3 against Nadal, 4 against Federer, and 5 against Djokovic.
Did Murray ever win Wimbledon?
Andy Murray has won three Grand Slam singles titles in his career. Two of the titles were won at WImbledon in 2013 and 2016. He won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2012.