Sir Alex Ferguson has congratulated Andy Murray after his
fellow Scot ended Britain’s 76-year wait for a Grand Slam men's singles
title with victory over Novak Djokovic in the US Open final.
The
Manchester United manager was an animated spectator at the Arthur Ashe
Stadium in New York, where Murray defeated the world number one to
emulate Fred Perry's 1936 achievement, winning 7-6 (12-10), 7-5, 2-6,
3-6, 6-2 in an epic four hours and 54 minutes.
“I'm really proud
for the boy after the hard work and his progress,” Sir Alex told BBC
Sport. “He's really a top player and when he really needed to show it,
he showed it.
“That was a real test of a champion for me. It was a
privilege [to be at the match]. I love tennis, I love watching tennis
and to be involved tonight was a really special moment.
“It was
more nerve wracking than a Premier League match. I'm usually in control
of my own situation but I wasn't in control tonight.”
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