He said the15,000-strong crowd helped him through some tough battles on the court right up to his victory today
Conditions were tough out on Centre Court for both players today as temperatures soar to more than 30C
Head court groundsman Neil Stubley suggested that the temperatures out on the court had actually topped 40C
Girlfriend Kim Sears was at the forefront of the supporters in the players' box with Judy Murray - the Scot's mother
Prime Minister David Cameron, Hollywood heart-throb Bradley Cooper, and Wayne Rooney also in the crowd