Andy Murray Won 2nd Wimbledon Title as Britons Claimed Record 5 Trophies in 2016
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 29
Andy Murray Won 2nd Wimbledon Title as Britons Claimed Record 5 Trophies in 2016
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 29
Summary
Murray’s 6-4 7-6 7-6 win over Milos Raonic on 10 July 2016 sealed his second Wimbledon crown and capped what the report calls the greatest weekend in British tennis.
Five home titles made it a record British haul at the All England Club, with Gordon Reid, Jordanne Whiley and Heather Watson also winning that day after Reid had opened the first wheelchair singles final with a 6-1 6-4 victory.
Murray arrived as favorite after Roger Federer lost in the semi-finals, Novak Djokovic exited in round three and Rafael Nadal missed the event, while Murray himself had dropped only two sets before the final.
That triumph proved a peak moment: Murray later became a double Olympic champion and world number one in 2016, but a 2017 hip injury ended his chances of adding more majors.
Its legacy still shapes British tennis, with 21 Britons in this year’s Wimbledon singles draws, adult participation at a record 5.8 million and the LTA investing £250 million in courts over the past decade.
Beyond the 'Murray effect,' how did wheelchair tennis become Britain's most consistent Grand Slam success story?
Was the 2016 British 'golden era' at Wimbledon a replicable blueprint for success or a once-in-a-generation fluke?
With record participation since 2016, why does Britain still lack a pipeline of new top-tier singles champions?
2016’s Five British Wimbledon Titles: Celebrating a Decade of Lasting Impact
Overview
June 2026 marks a decade since the golden era of British tennis in 2016, a year still celebrated by fans and the media. Andy Murray’s exceptional talent and perseverance led him to win his second Wimbledon men’s singles title, an Olympic gold medal, and the year-end World No. 1 ranking, making his 2016 season truly unparalleled. The 10th anniversary offers a chance to reflect on these achievements and their lasting impact, as the pride and admiration for this remarkable period in British tennis remain strong and undiminished.