Notable Sporting Moments of 2012
Andy Murray, Return of Britain
Andy Murray is ranked number 3 in the world and number one in Britain. He was ranked among the top 10 by the Association of Tennis Professionals; first in April 2007 then in August 2009 when he was ranked number 2 in the World. At the 2012 U.S. Open he became the first British player since Fred Perry to win the Grand Slam singles tournament after defeating Novak Djokovic in five sets. At the 2012 London Olympics Murray won the Gold Medal after defeating Roger Federer in straight sets in Men’s single.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has very clearly made records and won awards for his world class play in the world football arena. The Argentinean footballer plays as a forward for Bercelona and the Argentina National team. He is the team captain for his country’s national football team. He didn’t compete in the 2012 London Olympics. However, Messi made history at the UEFA Championships League by being the first player to score five goals against German club Bayer Leverkusen in March this year.
