The top 2 seeds in the 2013 Wimbledon field are the final 2 left standing as another fantastic Grand Slam tournament nears completion.
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No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Andy Murray have experienced their fair share of tough tests through 6 tournament matches and as they prepare to meet in the final, one player looks to add to his already magnificent major championship resume while another champion hopes to do something that hasn't been done in over 75 years.
When and Where to Watch Wimbledon Final
Looking to win his second Wimbledon title in 3 seasons, Novak Djokovic will meet Andy Murray on Sunday, July 7th at 9:00am, EST. Television coverage of the final will be broadcast by the ESPN Network with pre-match coverage beginning at 8:00am.
Those choosing to view the final on-line can do so by visiting WatchESPN.
Match Preview - No. 2 Andy Murray
Andy Murray looked somewhat shaky at the start of his semifinal match against No. 24 Jerzy Janowicz. Dropping the first set in a 7-6 tiebreaker after failing to convert on multiple set points, Murray and the home crowd suffered through an early hole.
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Despite the fact that the 26-year-old Great Britain native came back to even the match at one-all after closing out the second set 6-4, Murray found himself in a significant third set hole. Janowicz took a seemingly quick 4-1 advantage in the third but Murray buckled down the rest of the way.
Winning five-consecutive games to close out the frame, the crowd favorite was one match away from advancing to a second-consecutive Wimbledon final. After closing out the rising Polish talent, Murray now has a chance to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry won the title back in 1936.
"The first set was tight, I had a few chances but he came out with some big shots and he got on a roll, but I managed to turn it round," Murray said on his ability to stay the course and get back in the match. "I am in a better place mentally than before, a little calmer going into Sunday. But you never know I might wake up and be unbelievably nervous."
Knowing he holds the ability to take down the World's top-ranked player, Andy Murray seemed confident in his chances of finally winning a Major Championship in front of the home crowd.
"Novak is moving very, very well," he said after the four-set win. But I beat him here at the Olympics, and I'll take that thought into my head when I play him on Sunday."
Match Preview - No. 1 Novak Djokovic
While Andy Murray certainly displayed his ability to come from behind when it matters most, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic also showcased his moxie in a historic semifinal match with close friend Juan Martin del Potro.
Djokovic seemed to have the early leg up in the semi but every time the 26-year-old looked like he'd be able to gain full control of the match, the 2009 U.S. Open champion fired back in a big way.
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After Novak took the opening set 7-5, del Potro answered with a 6-4 second set victory. Djokovic took the third frame in a 7-6 tiebreaker and after battling back on multiple occasions in the fourth, delPo evened the match at two-all winning his own version of a tiebreaker.
Finally able to outlast a worthy opponent who is playing some of the best tennis of his career, Novak Djokovic closed out a five-set thriller 6-3, capping off the longest semifinal in Wimbledon history at 4 hours and 43 minutes.
"I have been pushed to the limit today," Djokovic said after the semifinal victory. It was one of the most thrilling matches that I have ever played, especially here in Wimbledon. It was a very high-quality tennis from the first to the last point. There's not many unforced errors, a lot of winners. Both of us, we tried to dictate the play."
Wrap-Up
Don't miss the 2013 Wimbledon Mens' Final between No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Andy Murray on Sunday, July 7th. The match is set for 9:00am, EST and will be available through the ESPN Network.
An on-line live stream will also be available by visiting WatchESPN.
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