Andy Murray vs. Tomas Berdych: Score and Reaction from 2016 Wimbledon

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Andy Murray booked his place opposite Milos Raonic in the Wimbledon 2016 final on Friday after defeating Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 to get his chance at a second crown at SW19.


Berdych's height provided the serving threat Murray undoubtedly expected, but the Scot was simply too good and balanced around the court for the Czech hopeful to sustain his challenge.


Murray will now face off against Raonic, who defeated Roger Federer 6-3, 6-7(3), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 earlier on Friday to seal his place in what will be his maiden Grand Slam final.


Berych was always likely to provide a tricky obstacle at this stage of the competition, but Murray's control across the court and use of width against Berdych's strengths proved critical in a signature triumph:


Andy Murray heads to the #Wimbledon final for the third time! 💯 pic.twitter.com/90N5NnJFlg


— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) July 8, 2016


Murray knew that a quick start would be critical against Berdych after he was forced to play out five sets in his quarter-final matchup with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, while his semi-final foe beat Lucas Pouille in straight sets.


History was on the 2013 champion's side, though, as the official Wimbledon Twitter account testified to Murray having the edge over his Friday opponent in their most recent meetings:


HEAD-TO-HEAD


Murray has won his last four matches in a row against Berdych... #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/ZAujKT5cP2


— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 8, 2016


It took the Briton little time to impose himself as a ferocious returner of the ball, too, breaking Berdych at the first chance before conceding one of his own at the next hurdle to lead 2-1.