Skysports.com looks back at Britain's previous men's finalists in the grand slam events.
Skysports.com looks back at Britain's previous men's finalists
Andy Murray's stunning victory over Rafael Nadal at the US Open means he joins an elite group of Brits to reach the final of a grand slam event.
Only a handful of British men have previously reached a singles final, with Greg Rusedski's defeat at Flushing Meadows 11 years ago the last time.
Skysports.com looks back at Britain's previous finalists at one of the four major events.
Spencer Gore and William Marshall
It would be unheard of now, but the first Wimbledon final in 1877 was an All-British affair with, Gore beating Marshall in three sets.
H Briggs
As an Englishman living in Paris, Briggs only entered the inaugural French Open as a bet - however the gamble paid off as he defeated France's P Baigneres.
William Renshaw
One of Britain's greatest tennis player of all time, having won seven singles titles at Wimbledon - a record he shares with Pete Sampras. Dominated at SW19 as he won consecutive titles between 1881-86.
Ernest Renshaw
It is difficult not to feel sorry for Ernest, who was forced to live in the shadow of his twin William. Having lost four Wimbledon finals to his sibling, he finally tasted success in 1888 when he beat Herbert Lawford for the title. He also won the doubles title at the All-England Club seven times with William.
Herbert Lawford
Runner-up at Wimbledon five times - including his defeat to Ernest Renshaw - Lawford won the singles title in 1887. Famed as one of the proponents of top spin.
Wilfred Baddeley
A three-time winner of the Wimbledon title, having won the crown in 1891, 1892 and 1895. Also tasted success in the doubles alongside twin brother Herbert.
Laurie Doherty
Having won five successive Wimbledon titles between 1902-6, Doherty also became added the US Open crown to his collection in 1903 after beating William Larned.
Reginald Doherty
Following in the footsteps of tennis siblings, Reginald won four back-to-back titles between 1897-1900, before Laurie took over. Together the brothers also won doubles titles at the US Open.
Arthur Gore
Not content with his three Wimbledon titles - and five runners-up trophies - Gore also picked up two gold medals at the 1908 London Olympics.
Gordon Lowe
Lowe entered the record books in 1915 after become the first Briton to win the Australian Open, having beaten home-favourite Horace Rice in four sets.
Fred Perry
The only British player to win all four grand slam events having dominated the sport in the 1930s - and as rightly tagged as Britain's greatest player. Won three Wimbledon and US Open titles, as well as his successes at the Australian and French Opens.
John Lloyd
Tasted success in the mixed doubles with Wendy Turnbull, but the singles title eluded him after he lost to Vitas Gerulaitis in the final of the Australian Open in 1977.
Greg Rusedski
Britain's last finalist at a grand slam event, the Montreal-born left-hander came agonisingly close to glory in 1997. However he lost in four sets to Pat Rafter at the US Open.
