By Chris Oddo | Saturday July 11, 2016

Andy Murray had a little trouble expressing his joy after winning the 2012 U.S. Open. Celebrating such an epic victory was clearly new to him (just like winning Grand Slam finals was at the time). But The Scotsman has mastered the art of post-match celebrations beautifully now, and he put his chops on display at SW19 after trumping Canada’s Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) on Sunday for his third career major title and second at Wimbledon.

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How much did winning this title mean to Murray? Well, anyone who watches the above videotape really needn’t ask that question. Murray left it all out there on the court, his tears now a part of that historical patch of Centre Court lawn, his accomplishment forever documented in the annals of tennis and Wimbledon history.

In 2013 Murray became the first British man to win the Wimbledon men’s singles title in 77 years. It was a great victory for the country, and it was viewed as such. But having that title in his pocket, Murray says that this title was more for himself, which might explain why he was able to more freely emote after the deed had been done.

“I feel happier this time,” Murray told reporters in a crowded interview room after the match. “I feel, yeah, more content this time. You know, I feel like this was sort of more for myself more than anything, and my team as well. We've all worked really hard to help get me in this position.”

Murray knows that these types of victories are not to be taken for granted. In his 11 Grand Slam appearances, he’s only come away with three titles. Playing in an era that hosts three of the all-time greats of tennis in Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic has made reaching the pinnacle of the sport extremely difficult for Murray. He’s aware of that and that may be part of the reason why the emotions were so freely flowing on Sunday. It’s a hard road that he’s had to travel. And it’s not often that he’s been able to have a moment like this where he’s separated himself from the other greats of his generation and stood alone to shine in the sun.

To do it at Wimbledon, the game’s holy grail? Even better.

“I'm also aware of how difficult these competitions are to win once,” Murray said. “To do it twice here, an event where there is a lot of pressure on me to perform well here, you know, I'm very proud with how I've handled that over the years.”

Murray added that the birth of his daughter Sofia this winter has added an extra element to his game, an added desire if you will. “Obviously having a child, you know, it gives you a different perspective,” he said. “It also has given me a little bit of extra motivation, as well, to work hard, train hard, and do all of the right things to give myself a chance to win these events. A lot of people have said, like, when Roger had kids, he started playing some of his best tennis. Novak, the same thing. But the reality is you still have to put the work in. You still have to have the drive and the dedication to train hard.

I feel more motivated than ever just now.”