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Newsday (N.Y.): Andy Murray becomes first Brit to win Wimbledon since 1936

By Art Spander
Special to Newsday

WIMBLEDON, England — He raised his fist, dropped to the grass, which for so long had been his enemy, and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The country from which Andy Murray lifted the curse had no such decision.

It unleashed a collective shout of celebration. After 77 years, the Wimbledon men's championship belonged to Britain, where it was created.

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