TENNIS fans in Nottingham were jubilant as Andy Murray became the first Briton to win the men's singles title at Wimbledon since 1936.
Dozens of fans leapt for joy in The Approach bar, in Friar Lane, when Novak Djokovic struck the ball into the net to hand Murray the win.
Nicola McCann, among those watching in the pub, was overjoyed her fellow Scot had won.
"I'm from Kilmarnock, so it is great to see him winning," said the 30-year-old, who lives in Bestwood Village.
"He really deserves to win this. He's played so well and worked so hard to get there. I'm delighted for him."
Jonathan Radford, 35, also of Bestwood Village, said: "It's great to see this. I think he can go on from here and win some more Wimbledon titles."
There had been tension at the start of the match but that was lifted as Murray broke Djokovic's serve, bringing loud cheers in the bar.
But the nerves soon returned when Djokovic got back level by breaking Murray's serve.
However, Murray fought back again to take the first set 6-4.
A similar pattern followed in the second set, with Murray eventually winning it 7-5, and then the third.
When Murray gained three championship points, everyone was off their feet in The Approach. But they were all sat down again as Djokovic gained three straight points.
But any worries Murray would falter were erased when a Djokovic shot struck the net.
"It has been a difficult game but I'm really happy he has done it now," said Ben Blackburn, 22, who was visiting the city for the weekend.
Before yesterday, the last time a British man won the singes title at Wimbledon was Fred Perry 77 years ago.
Murray had come close last year, eventually losing to Roger Federer in the final. But this was his year.
Will Orchard, 22, of Netherfield, said: "We are watching a moment of sporting history here.
"I think he was unfortunate in the final last year but he has come back again and he really deserves this win."
Will added: "I think he can come back again and win it once more.
"This was a great moment for British sport."
Murray's win came a day after the British and Irish Lions rugby team clinched a memorable series win in Australia.
Michael Carmond, 32, of East Bridgford, said: "It has been a great weekend for British sport. It makes me really proud to be British.
"I'm so chuffed for Murray."
Prime Minister David Cameron, Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper and footballer Wayne Rooney were among the famous faces at Centre Court to see Murray lift the trophy.
After falling to his knees in celebration, Murray climbed into the players' box where he first hugged coach Ivan Lendl, then girlfriend Kim Sears, along with other members of his team, and even fellow Olympian Chris Hoy.
The Scot appeared to forget mother Judy, who broke down in tears after his win and could be heard to say "finally" as she hugged other supporters in the box.
Murray returned to hug her before she was congratulated by his opponent's parents.
Murray said: "It feels slightly different to last year. Last year was one of the toughest moments of my career. It was an unbelievably tough match, so many long games and I don't know how I managed to come through that."
