Andy Murray fulfilled his duty to end a seven-decade victory drought for home players to become the first Briton to win the Queen's club title since Bunny Austin in 1938.Murray defeated James Blake 7-5, 6-4.
"It was a good match, even if there weren't so many rallies," Murray said.The world no.3 will now face huge pressure with Wimbledon starting a week from Monday.
"James is tough and since I'd only played him once, I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm very glad to win."
The last Briton who lift the Wimbledon title was Fred Perry which dated back in 1936.
"I played well all week and when I had chances I managed to take them," Murray said.
"But I was nervous before the match."
"I guess the only thing now is to try and win a Grand Slam hopefully in a few weeks."
In the meanwhile, it wasn't a bad result for Blake.Perhaps he can celebrate by getting a clean shave before the Wimbledon starts.
(Via news.com.au; Images by Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images)
