'Murray Mania' in full bloom at Wimbledon
Associated Press, Wimbledon, England | Sports | Sun, July 08 2012, 7:51 PM
"Murray Mania" is in full bloom at Wimbledon, and all across Britain, ahead of Andy Murray's final against Roger Federer.
Despite persistent rain, thousands of British tennis fans arrived at the All England Club several hours ahead of the final to get a good spot on "Murray Mount" — formerly known as "Henman Hill" — where they traditionally gather to watch Murray's matches on a giant video screen.
Murray is the first British man to reach the Wimbledon final since 1938. If he wins, he'll be the first British champion since Fred Perry in 1936.
Prime Minister David Cameron was set to watch the final in the Royal Box, along with David Beckham and Prince William's wife, the former Kate Middleton.
At 10 Downing Street, the Scottish flag was flying in recognition of Murray's achievement.
