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Andy Murray won Wimbledon Open 2016

Britain's Andy Murray clinched a second Wimbledon title and third Grand Slam crown on 10 July 2016. In the final clash, he defeated Milos Raonic of Canada 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2).

•    With this win, the world number two added the 2016 trophy to his 2013 triumph at the All England Club and his 2012 US Open title.
•    Murray, 29, became the first British man to win multiple Wimbledon singles titles since Fred Perry in 1935.
•    Wimbledon was held from 27 June to 10 July 2016.
•    Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and is widely considered the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877.
•    It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open. Since the Australian Open shifted to hard court in 1988, Wimbledon is the only major still played on grass.
•    The tournament takes place over two weeks in late June and early July, culminating with the Ladies' and Gentlemen's Singles Final, scheduled always for the second Saturday and Sunday of July respectively.

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