Wimbledon 2012: Andy Murray beaten by Roger Federer in final Murray, 25, was aiming to become the first British man since Fred Perry in 1936 to lift a major singles trophy. Murray's tears in defeat But 30-year-old Federer won 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 on Centre Court to match the mark set by Pete Sampras and reclaim the world number one ranking. A tearful Murray has now lost all four of his Grand Slam finals. He was the first Briton to contest the Wimbledon men's singles final since Bunny Austin in 1938, but fell just short of the ultimate goal. "Everybody always talks about the pressure of playing at Wimbledon, but it's not the people watching - they make it incredible," said a tearful Murray in the wake of his defeat. "There are mixed emotions. Most of them are negative. The reaction from the crowd was great. I felt like I was playing for the nation and I couldn't quite do it." Match analysis Pat Cash Former Wimbledon champion and BBC 5 live expert "I have been in the same position as Murray at the Australian Open. I couldn't make a speech and it's really tough. Andy played great tennis. The match was played at an unbelievably high standard. Murray will win this title. I said it might not be this year but I wouldn't put money against him next year. He is improving all the time." Federer fully deserved his victory, which not only sees him level Sampras on seven