British players capture five Wimbledon titles during historic weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
In July 2016, British tennis reached a peak as five players secured titles at Wimbledon over a single weekend. Andy Murray won the men's singles for the second time, defeating Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) in the final. The achievements included Gordon Reid winning the inaugural wheelchair singles title. This weekend highlighted the success of British tennis, with increasing participation from young players like Jack Draper, who is now coached by Murray. A decade later, the legacy of that historic achievement continues to inspire the next generation.
- •Andy Murray won his second Wimbledon men's singles title in 2016.
- •Gordon Reid claimed the tournament's first wheelchair singles title.
- •Murray's victory contributed to a historic five titles for British players.
- •Jack Draper is among the young British players inspired by that weekend.
- •The achievements occurred amid a backdrop of national sporting success for Britain.
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
- 5:19 AMBBC Sport — When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
"A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
"A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 5:19 AMWhen five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
- BBC SportJun 29, 2026, 5:19 AMWhen five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
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