Marathon man Murray triumphs, Federer cruises

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns to Dudi Sela, of Israel, during their fourth round singles match at Wimbledon, England on Monday. Andy Murray,of Britain, celebrates match point against Stanislas Wawrinka, of Switzerland, during their fourth round singles match on centre court at Wimbledon, England on Monday. Andy Murray marked the first appearance for a competitive match of Wimbledon's 80-million-pound center Court roof by clinching a late-night five-set thriller on Monday. The British third seed defeated brave Swiss 19th seed Stanislas Wawrinka 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 in a fourth round clash which ended at 10.39 p.m., the latest finish in Wimbledon history. Murray, bidding to end Britain's 73-year wait for a home men's champion, stayed on course for a dream final against five-time winner Roger Federer who eased into his... [read full story]                    

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