Mrs. Murray has an amazing son

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Every parent could feel the pain with Mrs. Murray yesterday. But she was determined to turn around the disappointment and end the day on a positive note, raising a glass of bubbly to toast the courage and determination of her son.

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The normal icy composure of Judy Murray crumbled, while she listened as her son took the microphone from the BBC's Sue Barker.  He bravely fought back the tears to thank all his supporters and recognise the pure genius of the man who had just won the title of Wimbledon Men's Singles Champion for the seventh time.

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Andy Murray made history by reaching the finals in SW19 and played like a champion, but could not break the skill of the ever gracious Roger Federer.

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The Scot, who has been given a reputation of being surly, gave a touching speech which left his audience choked with emotion, if not joining along with his tears.

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This outpouring of emotions must be giving a tremendous boast to his popularity, now that the sporting public have witnessed just how grateful he is for their support and his determination to succeed in the pursuit of his first grand slam victory.  No longer can the press describe him as miserable, cold and aloof, he showed great warmth and generosity in defeat and won over hearts around the world.

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