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.
"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 world no.3 will now face huge pressure with Wimbledon starting a week from Monday.
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)