British number one Andy Murray has labelled Roger Federer as "one of the greatest athletes of all time" after his victory at Wimbledon.
The Swiss became a seven-time SW19 champion and moved back to the world number one ranking after his four-set win over the Scot.
Despite going into the final with the weight of the nation's expectation on his shoulders, Murray is adamant that he lost to the best.
"Was it my best chance? I don't know," said Murray. "I lost to a guy that's now won this tournament seven times and is number one in the world.
"He's still playing amazing tennis. A lot of people have been asking me, 'Has he started slipping? Is he not playing as well?' If you look at the matches he lost in the last couple of years, they were very close matches that he definitely could have won.
"He could be sitting on 20 Grand Slams but for one point or a couple of inches here or there. He's still playing great tennis. I don't think you get to number one unless you deserve it."
The title was Federer's 17th Grand Slam crown of his career.
Matt Cotton
