5 Defining matches of Andy Murray's career

#4 US Open final 2012 vs Novak Djokovic

A major winning moment

After an up-and-down summer for the 25-year-old Andy Murray, the final Major of 2012 arrived with a wave of fresh hope.

Four years prior, Murray experienced his first ever crack at a Grand Slam but was left with scars after Federer kicked him out of the Arthur Ashe Stadium by winning in straight sets.

Murray had improved since then, but was starting to get a reputation for finishing as the runner-up in Grand Slams - he also lost in the final at the the 2010 and 2011 Australian Opens.

But with a recent Olympic gold win against Federer at Wimbledon, Murray looked more dangerous and determined to forget the past finals. On a windy Monday evening, Novak Djokovic was Murray's opponent once again.

The two are good friends off the court, but on that night their friendship was put aside.

It was a dream start for Murray as he won the opening two sets, which all of a sudden placed him as the favourite to win the entire championship. But a comeback from Djokovic made it two sets all as the doubts started to grow again for Murray.

The final set was nerve-racking for many in Arthur Ashe, but Murray proved himself and finally broke the deadlock by winning it 6-2.

A new hero was born in British tennis.