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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 14: (L-R) Silver medalist Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina, gold medalist Andy Murray of Great Britain and bronze medalist Kei Nishikori of Japan pose during the medal ceremony for the men's singles on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Tennis Centre on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Murray won gold in two consecutive Olympic Games, successfully defending his London 2012 Gold

Riding high after his Wimbledon success, World No. 2 Andy Murray had brought about an element of steel to his game and it was on show yet again during the Rio Olympics. Murray was the defending Olympic champion, having won the gold in 2012 with a win over Roger Federer.

He lived up to his billing and won gold yet again by getting the better of a resurgent Juan Martin del Potro who had vanquished Rafael Nadal in the semifinals.

While the win was his 3^rd consecutive title of the season, it underlined his emergence from the shadow of Djokovic, who incidentally was defeated by Del Potro. More importantly, Murray had scripted history by becoming the first male tennis player to win 2 Olympic Gold medals in singles.

The conviction and commitment he showed during this campaign was nothing but remarkable.

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