OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Awesome Andy, Magical Murray wins 6'2, 6'1, 6'4

[hfwardhouse]

Woohoooooooooooooooooooo

BRILLIANT ANDY!!!

[davech]

I'm running out of superlatives... gobsmacking

[Linda]

Yes! :cheer:

[traveller7]

He breaks and leads 3-2 needs to hold as per but woooooooooo

[Manaus]

The break is in the bag!!!! :cheer:
VERY VERY important hold now! Stay focussed Andy!

[-J-]

kitkat:boogie:

[KnightOwl]

So far, this is the match I've dreamed about since I first saw Andy Murray play :big grin:

[-J-]

now its simple just hold
focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnn

[Jan]

wow
:GBflag:

[KnightOwl]

I'm running out of superlatives... gobsmacking

Clearly you haven't run out....

[davech]

Immense defence from Andy. He's hardly had to do that at all today.

[rondun]

Ok.
I know Andy.
And I know Mandy.
But who's this guy playing Fed?!

[-J-]

shot!

[Linda]

this is just stunning.

[traveller7]

Oknow I am getting excited this is a dream match he is playing like a dream
and did that shot really land in?!!!!

[-J-]

2 more games
cmonnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Andy is playing this match exactly how Mo Farah ran his race yesterday - intelligently, calmly and in control - and hopefully with the same result :big grin:

[cazza99]

:cheer: :cheer:

Crowd getting noisier

[Manaus]

Break consolidated! :cheer:
Let's be greedy now - get the double break!

[Jan]

I can't quite believe what I'm seeing!
So so so proud
:GBflag:

[KnightOwl]

The chanting has changed!

Earlier it was "Murray, Murray, Murray" now it's "Andy, Andy, Andy" :big grin:

[traveller7]

Anyone think fed has given up??

[davech]

Double break, double break, gotta get a double break.

[Sallydaisy]

Come on Muzzah!!!!!
Keep it going ........
:GBflag:

[-J-]

ooooo little glimmer
cmonnnn

[davech]

Well, he doesn't have to get a double break.

[JAMES4578]

Just awesome from Andy and apparently in control of the final as Fed at 0-30 but Andy must stay in the moment.

[-J-]

Anyone think fed has given up??no still work to do

[traveller7]

Maybe not good serve from fed still holding on

come on andy a nice double kitkat would be great

[-J-]

chance
2 bps
cmonnnnn

[ljs]

Anyone think fed has given up??

never

[hfwardhouse]

Wooop another 2 bps!

[KnightOwl]

Double break, double break, gotta get a double break.

I think only Ben Elton fans will get that...!

[Ace!]

:OGwave: WOW, just got back from Hoilday :OGwave:

I'm i dreaming?? :dance: :gold:

Is everyone good!:grouphug:

[Manaus]

15-40! Take it Andy! Deal the fatal blow!

[-J-]

one more chance
bp
cmonnnnn

[-J-]

still glimmering
cmonnnnn

[traveller7]

:OGwave: WOW, just got back from Hoilday :OGwave:

I'm i dreaming?? :dance: :gold:

Is everyone good!:grouphug:

Welcome back and no your not dreaming!

[Manaus]

:OGwave: WOW, just got back from Hoilday :OGwave:

I'm i dreaming?? :dance: :gold:

Is everyone good!:grouphug:

You came back at a good time. :thumbup:

Deuce, no worries, keep pushing Andy!

[traveller7]

shame
bit still has the break

[davech]

That's fine. We only need the one break really.

[Manaus]

4-3, now need to panic, just keep holding Andy!

[-J-]

sok just focus safe hold & consolidate cm
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[cazza99]

Claire Balding said storm going North of London so we don't need to worry about it.

[Sallydaisy]

Federer hangs on to a serve; trying one last bit of pressure on Andy.

Come on Muzzah!!!

[-J-]

:OGwave: WOW, just got back from Hoilday :OGwave:

I'm i dreaming?? :dance: :gold:

Is everyone good!:grouphug:welcome back

[Linda]

Come on Andy. Don't let him back in.

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately Andy unable to get the double break must still in a good position,must stay focused.

[Jan]

first serves please Andy

[KnightOwl]

Claire Balding said storm going North of London so we don't need to worry about it.

You don't - I'm scared our satellite picture will go again :help:

[-J-]

close it out
cmonnnnnnn

[-J-]

cool calm collected
cmonnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Booo-ti-full! :worship:

[Sallydaisy]

5-3 in the 3rd set ............... can he break Federer now?

[Ace!]

You came back at a good time. :thumbup:

Deuce, no worries, keep pushing Andy!


hmmm, i should go away more often!!


COME ON ANDY!!!!!!!

[Manaus]

5-3!!!!! So close! :cheer:
Would love it if he breaks to finish it off!

[davech]

So close now. Don't think about it, Andy.

[Ace!]

welcome back


THANKS:dance::dance:

[traveller7]

storm north london just where I am lovely

feeling sick now murray is one game away

[-J-]

G time andy
cmonnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Fed hoping Andy will choke when serving for the match .......

Well he won't you Swiss cheese!
:GBflag:

[Manaus]

Ok, HUGE game for Andy, treat it like a normal game and serve well Andy! :sofa:

[KnightOwl]

This is it. This is it!

Crunch time Andy!!

[traveller7]

Come onnnnnnn

[dewster99]

I feel sick

[Linda]

Come on Andy! Stay calm!

[-J-]

3 away
cmonnn

[KnightOwl]

3 more...

[traveller7]

He is prob calmer than us

[davech]

Three points to go.

[hfwardhouse]

Stay calm .... all of us!!!

COME ON ANDY!

[davech]

Still three to go.

[davech]

Two more.

[Sallydaisy]

Let's have 2 more of those Andy please!

[KnightOwl]

Stay calm .... all of us!!!

COME ON ANDY!

Stay calm - ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?

[-J-]

2 more please
cmonn

[KnightOwl]

Yes!!

[davech]

One more

[-J-]

2 championship points
cmonnnn

[Manaus]

Awesome serve! 40-15! :sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[KnightOwl]

2 GPs

[Jane]

FABULOUS :gold::gold::gold::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::clap::clap ::clap::OGwave::GBflag:

[hfwardhouse]

Wow wow wowowowowowowo!

[cazza99]

Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

:gold: :gold: :gold:

[-J-]

fanfckingtastic

[Linda]

Andy has done it!

[KnightOwl]

2 GPs

That was Gold-Medal Points btw!

[davech]

Incredible!

[KnightOwl]

He just got to Judy and the camera went to Fed!! :grrr:

[Bardot]

Absolutely Fantastic!!!! How brilliant was our boy? So proud! :clap::GBflag::dance::dance:

[Manaus]

I can't stop smiling! SO SO Happy for Andy!
Amazing play from Andy So proud of him! SO proud.
We love you Andy!!!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :party:

[Ace!]

Well Done Andy you destroyed Federer:swingin:

OLYMPIC CHAMPION:GBflag:

[KnightOwl]

Why don't they have the medal ceremony now? All the medals have been decided!

[VamosVixs]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSS!!!

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Olympic Champion!!!!!! :gold:

[RFS]

One word. Outstanding. and with shocking 1st serve %age stats too! Still I'll take it! AND SO WILL TEAM GB! Another Gold!
Only 3 away from Beijing's total.

[ljs]

so so so happy , tears rolling down

[RFS]

Why don't they have the medal ceremony now? All the medals have been decided!
Maybe after the Mixed to give the crowd all of the medallists in one hit maybe?

[traveller7]

Im in disbelief wow amazing so proud sooooo so proud will blub when he gets a medal!

[Manaus]

Why don't they have the medal ceremony now? All the medals have been decided!

They're setting up the podium now. :)

[cazza99]

Why don't they have the medal ceremony now? All the medals have been decided!

They are rolling out a carpet.

[patmoren]

Fantastic day for Andy, GB and British Tennis. The #always believe worked.

[Jan]

crying and waving flags!
so so so so so very proud of you Andy

[cazza99]

Showing hug with Judy now.

[KnightOwl]

They are rolling out a carpet.

Good! When they walked off court I thought they might not...

[Sallydaisy]

Why don't they have the medal ceremony now? All the medals have been decided!

Bear in mind that Andy needs at 60-90 minutes break so if they take a bit of time now it won't hurt.
They have to prep the court first with the podium.
Which they are doing right now .....
http://us.cdn2.123rf.com/168nwm/dejanj01/dejanj010910/dejanj01091000027/5781480-three-smiley-balls-in-the-winners-podium.jpg

[RFS]

What this gives him is the knowledge that he CAN beat the best in a best of five for a title. Bring on his USO campaign, I say! That's his favourite slam for the atmosphere and where he feels most comfortable.
Said it before, will say it again - I want his first slam to be either USO/AO and then will sit back and watch him kick on to greatness from there.

[VamosVixs]

I had a feeling!!! :)

Andy was on a mission and no one was going to stop him!!! :swingin:

[Hvala]

Maybe Andy hasn’t won a Slam yet, but he has something Roger doesn’t have: A Gold Medal in Singles^^

[KnightOwl]

Wonderful wonderful wonderful. I think that counts as a "stuffing" :big grin:

[Linda]

Fed has never been beaten in straight sets on grass before.

[RoastLamb]

:gold::gold::gold::gold::gold::gold::gold::gold::g old::gold::gold::gold::gold::gold::gold:

[hfwardhouse]

That was an incredible performance. Andy was amazing and Roger was just completely blown off the court. He was so unbelievably rattled .... never seen him like that - way to go Andy!!!

[Linda]

I suppose they will do the women's doubles medal ceremony now too.

[Alis]

FANTASTIC!!! AWESOME!!! WONDERFUL!!!! MAGICAL!!! Sooooooooooooooooooooo proud of our boy!!!!

[-J-]

simply the biggest win of Andy's career IMO

[Ace!]

Andy your going on a stamp, but you deserve to go on my £20 note, lol:GBsmile:

[Manaus]

What this gives him is the knowledge that he CAN beat the best in a best of five for a title. Bring on his USO campaign, I say! That's his favourite slam for the atmosphere and where he feels most comfortable.
Said it before, will say it again - I want his first slam to be either USO/AO and then will sit back and watch him kick on to greatness from there.

Indeed, this could be the catalyst that pushes him on. We all heard how Djoko helping his country win the Davis Cup spurned him on to play as well as he did and win all those slams. I dare say winning a gold in the Olympics in his home country is a nice alternative. :)
More importantly as you say, he's now shown that he can beat the top guys in a final of a 5 set match - essential experience.

[RoastLamb]

I suppose they will do the women's doubles medal ceremony now too.

They can't, they're playing the bronze medal match right now.

[RFS]

Thought it was a little poor form for Fed to just leave the court and not wait for Andy to come back down. But hey...

[david1610]

Andy coming over to Tim for a hug....
Did not post because I did not at the start and did not want ANYTHING to change during the match!
Tears. So proud. And my kids were looking after me!!!!

[KnightOwl]

Fed has never been beaten in straight sets on grass before.

Very true, but to be fair he does only play in one grass tournament per year ;)

[lesleyf]

Arise SIR Andy!!!!!!!!!! :))

[Jan]

:gold::gold::gold::gold:
says it all
:GBsmile::GBsmile::GBsmile::GBsmile::GBsmile::GBsm ile::GBsmile:
We love you Andy

[KnightOwl]

Andy your going on a stamp, but you deserve to go on my £20 note, lol:GBsmile:

Ooh, yes! I'd forgotten about that - I want some of those stamps!!

[Manaus]

Arise Sir Andy Murray! :cheer:

[traveller7]

medals now

[RFS]

Indeed, this could be the catalyst that pushes him on. We all heard how Djoko helping his country win the Davis Cup spurned him on to play as well as he did and win all those slams. I dare say winning a gold in the Olympics in his home country is a nice alternative. :)
More importantly as you say, he's now shown that he can beat the top guys in a final of a 5 set match - essential experience.

That's a top point - with the best will in the world for all of us who have gone and supported Davis Cup matches, this has attracted national fervour on a completely different scale... so hopefully this is truly the start of something special.

Note: HAH! I bet the Swiss IOC bloke assumed he'd be presenting the gold to Federer. Arf!

[super8]

Well done Andy - excellent week including sensational wins, both today and on Friday!

Dunblane will have a gold letterbox and Andy will of course be on a stamp. :)

[-J-]

the goat looks peed

[Manaus]

So pleased for Andy, looks so happy.

[KnightOwl]

Somebody give him a flag!!

Edit: oh, someone just did!

[david1610]

"This has been long coming.... he can relax and watch the rest of the Olympics" A. Castle.
Good grief.
Andy said in his interview that he still had one more match left! Even winning a gold he is not distracted from his duty.

[rainy days]

What the hell just happened?

[-J-]

"This has been long coming.... he can relax and watch the rest of the Olympics" A. Castle.
Good grief.
Andy said in his interview that he still had one more match left! Even winning a gold he is not distracted from his duty.even the Mrs picked up on that gaff, castles is such axmuppet

[traveller7]

Never seen Andy smile so much!

[super8]

All 3 medallists look pretty happy to me. I'm pretty sure that all of them kissed their medals when receiving them on the podium.

And they should all be happy. They all thoroughly deserved the medals that they have won.

[Niknak's Mum]

Toasting Andy with bubbly and weeping tears of joy ...... we knew he could do it .... but he did it with such style :gold:

[hfwardhouse]

So happy I can hardly speak so so so excited .... So Proud!!!

[KnightOwl]

Nice strains of David Bowie: We Could Be Heroes

Too damn right!

[Manaus]

Somehow need to settle myself in time for the mixed doubles. :big grin: What a fantastic day this is.

[KnightOwl]

Interview(!) with Federer on court now, so hopefully Andy soon...?

Edit: It came down to a few points here and there?? WHAT??

[ljs]

a long time coming , but oh sooooooo worth the wait :gold: :yahoo:

[JennieF]

I'm so so so so happy for Andy!! Brilliant and awesome!! :gold::GBflag::clap:

[Linda]

I'm sure this win will give Andy the confidence to win a slam - maybe the forthcoming US Open.

[RoastLamb]

Argh! The camera shot to Federer when Andy was giving his team a hug so I missed him hugging Judy. :grrr: And they STILL haven't shown the medal ceremony. Unreal! American tv for ya!

[RoastLamb]

I'm sure this win will give Andy the confidence to win a slam - maybe the forthcoming US Open.

Agree.

[Lizzim]

Interview (!) with Federer on court now, so hopefully Andy soon...?

Edit: It came down to a few points here and there?? WHAT??

He talked to Sue after the match...not sure they will interview him again before the mixed.

[KnightOwl]

I love Sue Barker, but she is a major Fed fan - "Roger gracious as ever in defeat" - not in that interview he wasn't! Just making excuses....

[Ace!]

:thumbup: Lol, Federer talking to Sue, and eating salt...... love it:swingin:


:gold: << ANDY

[cazza99]

40 minutes to mixed doubles

[-J-]

5 30ish for mixed

[davech]

Andy beat Federer in every way today. Wow. Just wow.

[SamP]

I'm feeling pretty content right now.

How are you all doing?

:gold:

[KnightOwl]

He talked to Sue after the match...not sure they will interview him again before the mixed.

No, good point, probably not...

[davech]

The mixed might be a little tough tbh. It's hard to come down from a win like that to concentrate properly on another match.

[Manaus]

Andy out for more photos, nice of him but maybe he should take a breather as he doesn't have long before the mixed doubles match.

[Ace!]

I'm sure this win will give Andy the confidence to win a slam - maybe the forthcoming US Open.


That would round off a super year, Linda!!

ANDY!!!:gold:

[Bardot]

When Federer is interviewed, it's so easy to find negatives in what he says! I must stop and just celebrate Andy's greatness. ;) :swingin:

[Caro]

Oh my goodness! I am so so happy!! Andy didn't just beat Fed he slaughtered him!! Cryed buckets! This is the start of big things for our boy! US Open anyone?! O2?! Oh joy!!

[Sallydaisy]

When Federer is interviewed, it's so easy to find negatives in what he says! I must stop and just celebrate Andy's greatest. ;) :swingin:
Which TV channel is showing the interviews???
I've not found them on the BBC.

[Manaus]

Which TV channel is showing the interviews???
I've not found them on the BBC.

Was on BBC1 when I caught the Fed interview.

[lynne]

I am just so, so happy for Andy, so well deserved, YOU DID US PROUD ANDY!!!!!!...................all well been waiting for & now that Andy has "broke the camels back" as they say.........those slams will come I am sure!!!!!!:GBflag::GBflag:


:gold:SO WELL DESERVED!!!:gold:

[Sallydaisy]

What the hell just happened?
Andy Murray won the Gold Medal. Where have you been?
:laugh:

[cazza99]

Will Andy get invited to the Royal Box on the middle Saturday with all the gold medalists to watch himself play :)

[Golden Lady]

from France to say :yahoo: so very proud of Andy. No one deserves this more, what a great day!!!

Stupid French tv didn't show the presentation tho so I'll have to enjoy that later.

[-J-]

Oh my goodness! I am so so happy!! Andy didn't just beat Fed he slaughtered him!! Cryed buckets! This is the start of big things for our boy! US Open anyone?! O2?! Oh joy!!think an Olympic gold gazzumps winning at O2

[millypops]

That was just mind blowing, I just have a good feeling that Andy will go on and win the US Open this year.
It is only the BBC that showed the interviews but as it is the Olympics Andy I think has to give interviews to all the foreign broadcasters

[KnightOwl]

Which TV channel is showing the interviews???
I've not found them on the BBC.

Fed's interview was just on BBC1 after the medal ceremony...

[supergran]

So happy and proud!! He gave his all and he was absolutely awesome!!! :gold::gold::gold::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::gold::g old::gold:

[Katie]

That was just amazing! :olympics: So proud to be an Andy fan. To beat Fed like that on his favourite surface, and in a match that Fed really wanted to win deserves so much credit. :)

[JAMES4578]

An absolutely sensational performance from Andy and he really doimnated Fed,just a joy to behold,so much in the zone today. Ok Fed maybe wasn't at his best but Murray gave him little chance. Such a great moment for us all,I'm definitely on cloud 9! Sure the medal ceremony was emotional for many!

of course tough battles ahead in the coming tournaments but Andy should get such a confidence boost! Some will say Andy still to do it in the slams but the olympic tennis is pretty big nowadays and Andy was the best player,so thrilling!

[Genbrit]

Totally AWESOME!!!!! I'm so excited and happy for him and everyone. What a match. Just time to have breakfast before the mixed. Will be back later. :GBsmile::gold::OGwave::GBflag::yahoo::OGwave:

[DaveArneRiise]

A monstrous achievement, and thoroughly deserved!

[Sallydaisy]

For anyone else who missed it this is some of what Andy had to say after the match(from the BBC):


Andy Murray on winning Olympic gold: "This was one of the biggest wins of my life. I have had a lot of tough losses in my career and this is the best way to come back from the Wimbledon final. This week has been incredible for me, the support has been amazing at all of the Olympic the events.

"I watched the athletics last night and the way Mo Farah won gave me a boost coming into today. I didn't expect that [being crowned Olympic champion] at the start of the week. I thought I'd go deep into the tournament but I felt so fresh today. It's amazing."

[Manaus]

Adding to Sally's post, BBC have an article with video of said interview:

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18907001) - Andy Murray wins men's singles Olympics tennis gold

[Sallydaisy]

Tweet from Sir Chris Hoy to Andy!

Chris Hoy ‏@chrishoy (https://twitter.com/chrishoy) Never in doubt @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray) Bravo!!



Love it ..........
:GBflag:

[pabbers]

Just coming up for air!!! WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And he did it on a 51% first serve stat too! Much worse than the rest of the week. Let's hope this does for Andy what DC did for Djokovic but that it lasts longer for Andy than it seems to have for Nole - was surprised to see Del Po appear, to take the bronze at the medal ceremony.

[RoastLamb]

I managed to tape an interview he did right after with Johnny Mac. But still no medal ceremony on American tv, I think it's coz a) Federer didn't win and b) there's no American in it. BOO!

[Jan]

just had a celebratory ice cream!!!!

[RoastLamb]

just had a celebratory ice cream!!!!

We're going for celebration ice-cream after the mixed match. :lol:

[davech]

just had a celebratory ice cream!!!!

Mmm - sounds much better than my celebratory bag of hula hoops.

[Bardot]

With all respect to the Rogers Cup, is there anyway Andy can "legally" withdraw? To me it's ludicrous that he has to rush off to Canada and cannot stay and enjoy the victory and the adulation it will bring. Tennis is the only Olympic sport where it's participants will be playing competitively elsewhere before the games have ended.

[Jan]

Andy should carry the flag at the closing ceremony!!

[Sallydaisy]

With all respect to the Rogers Cup, is there anyway Andy can "legally" withdraw? To me it's ludicrous that he has to rush off to Canada and cannot stay and enjoy the victory and the adulation it will bring. Tennis is the only Olympic sport where it's participants will be playing competitively elsewhere before the games have ended.
I think he has to do a day of Olympic Medal duties tomorrow.
He'd have to cite an injury to be able to withdraw properly.
Bearing in mind Andy's not good with jet-lag I'd rather he headed over the pond soon and had plenty of time to adjust. He might not do so well in Canada but he'll have time next week to play himself into the hard courts and he needs that now after 8 weeks of grass court play/practice.

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation


It has been 9 years since we have had 4diff winners of a major will it happen at the USopen this year

[david1610]

Coming down a little bit more down to Earth, what was impressive about that match in terms of Andy's play was his domination of most of the points.
We have had endless discussions of level of aggression Andy needs in his matches - if ever in doubt again, just show a video of that match!

And if anybody doubts Andy Murray, remind them that in his interview after winning the gold medal, when asked what he did the previous night, he had cheered on the British athletes and the detail with which he talked about how Mo's last lap time was 53 seconds after 9600 metres and he did 57 secs best in his training shows just how much of a sports fan he is and how patriotic!

[cazza99]

Dmitry Tursunov ‏@TursunovTales

@judmoo @maggiemay_hem @andy_murray Congrats! You guys have any pins to trade?! If not I'll trade my pins for the medal!

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

I don't care if people think I am half way up Murray's posterior. That was a truly gigantic performance

[Sallydaisy]

Mmm - sounds much better than my celebratory bag of hula hoops.
Sun's over the yardam in my abode so I've got a nice chilled glass of sparkling vino to celebrate.
:wino:

Andy should carry the flag at the closing ceremony!!
There's going to be a lot of competition for that honour ... and if Andy is still in the UK next Sunday night he could seriously mess up his chances of practice in the USA ahead of the US Open.

[cazza99]

Matt Cronin ‏@TennisReporters

@darren_cahill How significant to AM mentally Darren? As it stands to day, he's USO favorite in my eyes. You?

sven groeneveld ‏@sven10s

@judmoo Congrats with Andy's Golden Performance.

[cazza99]

Darren Cahill ‏@darren_cahill

Through thick & thin you guys have showed faith & belief. To Andy, Ivan, Dani, Jez, Matty, Ai and Louise. Team Murray. Well done guys!

Jon Wertheim ‏@jon_wertheim

World's youngest murray fan likes it! #london2012 http://yfrog.com/odmy6puj

[Jan]

There's going to be a lot of competition for that honour ... and if Andy is still in the UK next Sunday night he could seriously mess up his chances of practice in the USA ahead of the US Open.

yes I know, but it would have been brilliant!

[david1610]

I would seriously consider the points penalty and go to the closing ceremony. It would put the seal on Andy's relationship with the British public and also give Andy the tennis player and SPORTS FAN an experience he will remember for the rest of his life. I hope he can get a few days in the Olympic village!

[cazza99]

robstewart ‏@robstewart

That was coming from @andy_murray, but to put it together like that on this stage, at #London2012, tells you everything you need to know.

[WimbledonAce]

Wowzers! Havn't posted til now as didn't want to jinx. So proud! Well done Andy, never thought this would happen, brilliant result. So well deserved! Don't you just love the olympics?! :GBflag:

[VamosVixs]

Andy's stamp has now been added! :thumbup:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19116762

[Sallydaisy]

I kinda like this photo of Andy looking down at Roger .....

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/full/631304731.jpg?key=406610&Expires=1344186510&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=G3rJkXwSjVPVzW402N~amitatYI1WZ2ZdLJQhluH M9UfYzAhOWLT0mcTRlkKTWD~HUeLElN~7M66v9-3ZRzfl3gi31iFhXSKb7xh9IeN9~iBQbFGwopq9HmcauTV2P8p3 zJwQnaY3kMA7pvtOI-j6gw0BoZ9hD5Bll1WK3J5hwM_

photo from twitter

[hfwardhouse]

This stamp business is costing me a fortune :lol: but I love it!

[KnightOwl]

How do you buy them, Jane?

[super8]

I quite like this photo:

[HenFan]

I have never been more proud to be a Murray fan than I am today!! What an incredible performance, and one that all of us, the British public and (dare I say) a certain Mr. Federer will never forget!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

Very, very, very proud... :)

Take care... :)

[HoopGirl]

Yes a great day to be both british and a Murray supporter!

Finally feel it is starting to happen for andy.

Andy to win against federer so comprehensively is so fantastic!

[Mandiemoo]

Fellow Murray Fans,

A joyous day for us all, makes all the years of support, Murraycoasters, Sofa-diving, Nail-biting, following matches when supposed to be working, late nights, the agonising loses, the cruel slam final defeats worth it. Today he became what we know him to be - CHAMPION.

Even better, he beat Djoker & fed to do it! Shame it couldn't be double Gold but I think it's safe to say I am happy!

[Sallydaisy]

Lovely tweet from Rafa Nadal:

Rafa Nadal ‏@RafaelNadal (https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal) Congrats to @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray), Roger and @delpotrojuan (https://twitter.com/delpotrojuan).
Especially to Andy, I can imagine the joy of doing at home.

[AllyB]

Absolutely delighted that Andy won, although didn't see it due to flash flooding causing havoc in our kitchen, bathroom and hallway.

[Aya]

What can I say.... not many can lose Wimbledon and go on to win a gold and silver at home. I'm proud of him and cannot possibly say how happy I am.

[Alis]

How awful AllyB - really hope it hasn't caused too much long term damage.

[AllyB]

How awful AllyB - really hope it hasn't caused too much long term damage.

Don't think so, it was only a couple of inches inside the house and we managed to divert most of it into the (unused) cellar - carpets and vinyl will need replaced but everything else seems ok. Scariest bit was the 5 feet deep in my dog kennels, but fortunately i realised it was coming and let them out in plenty of time.

[-J-]

Absolutely delighted that Andy won, although didn't see it due to flash flooding causing havoc in our kitchen, bathroom and hallway.guting

[scrapaddict]

What an incredible day for Andy - so proud of what he achieved and I think this will be the first of many good wins now.

WELL DONE Andy

[clancy]

Have followed tennis for 50 years and supported all nationalities of players but never with the fervour that I support Andy so today has been just brilliant. I've been down in the depths with him so many times that the joy today was so intense that I didn't even notice the terrific thunder and lightning that accompanied his triumph. So happy for Andy himself - he's been the bridesmaid too often, for Kim - who has been at his side for so long, for his mother and father - who made such sacrifices over the years and for all of us loyal fans. As my mother used to say - everything comes to those who wait, if you wait long enough! ENJOY!!!

[JennieF]

We always knew he'd do something that would blow our minds away! He's done it! so so proud and happy - a GOLD and SILVER!!! WOOOHOOO! Can't stop smiling!

[LC the fan]

I'm a bit late adding my congratulations to this page but have been so overcome.
This is the day we've all been waiting for - the day we knew would come !!

Somehow I feel there will now be many more.

Congratulations Andy :gold: you do so deserve it - we are all so so so happy for you

[NorthernLights]

Well said, Clancy! That's exactly how I feel. I'm so happy for Andy and all his team. This victory is so, so well deserved. Like many others, I hope and believe that this will be the springboard for Slam success, as DC was for Djoko.

But, for now, just enjoy being an Olympic Champion, Andy Murray, you Superstar!!! :OGwave: :gold: :OGwave:

[Bardot]

@bruce_arthur

Andy Murray says he'll fly to Toronto Wednesday: "I'll be there for sure, but whether I play, I'll have to see how my body feels

I hope the ATP appreciate Andy's dedication......unlike some ;)

[wriggles]

Today Ive had so many texts/facebook messages congratulating ME! lol (I felt like I'd won a Gold!) but today everyone realised why im such a die hard fan.

Will celebrate this win but there is more on the horizon! This has unleashed the dragon..................

[LC the fan]

So when does Dunblane get it's gold postbox ?

Having won the final against the GOAT I think it deserves a golden street !!!

[RoastLamb]

So when does Dunblane get it's gold postbox ?

Having won the final against the GOAT I think it deserves a golden street !!!

I've asked my friends who live there to post a photo when it's painted.

[themass15]

Just got back from the Olympics at Wimbledon. Whilst I wasn't on Centre today I managed to see Andy serve his last shot and collect his Gold Medal. I then got a ticket for the Mixed Doubles. Sooo happy for Andy, let's hope he can go on now to get his first Grand Slam but watch out now for Del Potro. He played amazing today agains Djokovic.

[cazza99]

I think Andy really deserves to have a few days off and fun at the Olympics watching some of his favourite sports.

[Alis]

@bruce_arthur


I hope the ATP appreciate Andy's dedication......unlike some ;)

I thought he was playing on Wednesday.

[cazza99]

There are extra hours in the day when you travel across the pond as they are several hours behind.

[-J-]

I've asked my friends who live there to post a photo when it's painted.don't forget to share it with us

[RoastLamb]

don't forget to share it with us

No worries on that score!

[cazza99]

Wimbledon Groundsman ‏@WimboGroundsman

Andy Murray and a couple of medals http://pic.twitter.com/YC7nRXLU
https://p.twimg.com/Azj-_bpCAAA-YMT.jpg
picture from twitter

[cazza99]

Wimbledon Groundsman ‏@WimboGroundsman

Team GB #winning @judmoo @andy_murray @laurarobson5 Well Done, Congratulations and thank you from all the Groundstaff
https://p.twimg.com/Azj_uZECQAEgMml.jpg
picture from twitter

[banskogirl]

amazing andy murray!!! Still smiling :)

[Alis]

There are extra hours in the day when you travel across the pond as they are several hours behind.

That's still crazy - how can he fly from Britain on Wednesday and compete on Wednesday in Canada? My guess is he'll do the media but not play.

[MurrayAOne]

Andy Murray - Olympic Gold Medalist!!!!!!!! Come Ooooooooooon!!!!!!!!!!!

[MurrayAOne]

Andy Murray - Olympic Gold AND silver Medalist!!!!!!!! Come Oooooon!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

Huge props to Muzzard that was big time closing and he brought the heat, if he plays like this he can and wil be #1 in the world

[supergran]

Wimbledon Groundsman ‏@WimboGroundsman

https://p.twimg.com/Azj_uZECQAEgMml.jpg
picture from twitter Can you post that to facebook? Lovely photo!

[jamie&andy's fan]

Proud of you Andy !!!!!!!!!!!!!:gold:

[supergran]

12.15 and I'm still on a high!!! What a wonderful day for Andy, family and team and US!!!! Is this one of the greatest days for all of us on here?:GBflag::gold::GBflag::gold::GBflag::gold:

[supergran]

Are we having a party here or what? I know who's on, so let's get together and celebrate!!:party::GBflag::GBflag:

[karanga]

Congratulations Andy Murray, Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist. :cheer::cheer: :cheer: :gold: :silver: :GBflag:

[Aussie Andy]

Hi everyone! Am horribly sick and generally miserable, but Andy's two medals have lifted my spirits! Suddenly my signature has gained new meaning. I'm convinced Andy's started on a winning spree, a la Djokovic (hopefully, wouldn't that be nice?)

:gold::silver::GBsmile::olympics:

When I'm feeling better I'll throw a party too.

[karanga]

:band:

:party: :party: :party:

:shelebrate:

:bravo:

[gee86]

Feeling do proud of Andy 's achievement today. He did superbly well, especially on his service. Hate that certain people are already attempting to discredit his victory by saying 'he got lucky, Roger & Novak were both in bad form' etc etc that's rubbish, after the defeat Murray suffered, if anyone should be in a bad place it should *be Andy. But, he's not. He's picked himself up with such courage and deserves such respect.*

[HenFan]

Just wanted to share with you guys something I posted on my personal Facebook page - this was actually a thinly-veiled jibe at a couple of my friends who have been anti-Murray for years and taken great, childish delight in telling me how pleased they are whenever he's lost a match - quite how I've remained friends with these people is a bit of a championship feat in itself!! However, this is what I posted:

"I'd like to dedicate today's win to every journalist who has ever printed racially-motivated LIES about one of this country's finest, cleanest-living, respectful and courteous sportsmen. I've been a proud Andy Murray supporter since 2005, but never more proud than I am today. Perhaps now, instead of bemoaning the fact that he's Scottish, we can finally celebrate the fact that he's British?! :)"

Take care... :)

[xenon21]

I finally got to watch the gold medal match and all I can say is WOW! Andy was as cool as a cucumber! played amazingly and was the better player! I am so proud of him! He deserves this and so much more! I did have a few tears of joy in my eyes!

The atmosphere at Olympics tennis has been amazing! If we can bottle up even a bit of it and reproduce that support at wimbly it could really inspire Andy to even higher levels! Will miss the tennis so much as this has been so enjoyable!

[supergran]

Good on you Henfan!! Think you'll find there's quite a few of us on here who agree with you. Well said!!!:thumbup::clap::clap::GBflag::gold:

[supergran]

Hi everyone! Am horribly sick and generally miserable, but Andy's two medals have lifted my spirits! Suddenly my signature has gained new meaning. I'm convinced Andy's started on a winning spree, a la Djokovic (hopefully, wouldn't that be nice?)

:gold::silver::GBsmile::olympics:

When I'm feeling better I'll throw a party too.Do hope you're feeling better and glad that Andy's success has lifted your spirits. Invite me to your party.:party::GBsmile::GBflag:

[supergran]

Even watching my recording Bouncy is driving me mad. Thank goodness for Tim.

[supergran]

I'm now watching my recording and still dancing around with each wonderful point.

[rouges]

I just can't sleep with excitement and came to post my Congrats a bit late. :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[supergran]

I just can't sleep with excitement and came to post my Congrats a bit late. :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:Never too late to applaud our boy...hope you enjoyed our demolition man winning Olympic Gold.:gold::gold::gold::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[ljs]

Just came back from a VICTORY dinner , and I am still dancing around :gold:

[Jennan]

I finally got round to watching the final. Got home in time to catch the match but fell asleep because of jet lag. Now I can't sleep I'm on such a high. Absolutely brilliant, so happy. Loved the way he shared his happiness with his team, especially Kim.

[sid]

:olympics::dance::dance::dance: