Britain’s Andy Murray beat Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a compelling and gruelling Olympic tennis final on Sunday to become the first player to successfully defend the title.
World number two Murray deployed a precision defensive game which eventually wore down the towering Argentine’s barreling forehand and powerful service game.
Murray racked up his 18th successive singles win, a hot streak that also brought him a second Wimbledon title.
How Indian athletes fared on Day 9 in Rio
PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 9 at the Rio Olympics
After four years my target will be gold, says Dipa Karmakar
Dipa will be stronger and better in Tokyo, says proud father
Dipa delights, but misses Vault bronze by a whisker