LONDON -- In the end, Andy Murray's victory over Milos Raonic in the Wimbledon men's final was a one-sided affair as the British No. 1 lifted his second title at SW19 in straight sets.
However, after many had predicted a closer encounter on Centre Court, we round up the thoughts of those in the know to find out how Murray nullified the Raonic threat.
Richard Krajicek
1996 Wimbledon champion and now Stan Wawrinka's coaching consultant:
"The thing that impressed me most about Andy's performance was his focus. He didn't lose his concentration. He was so committed. It was that focus and determination that allowed him to return so well.
"Maybe some will say that Raonic didn't serve that well. I don't think he served that badly, it was just that the ball keep coming back the whole time. So Raonic started to go for more and he started to make some mistakes.
"I was so impressed with Andy's attitude -- he showed such desire and will to win. The emotions were very different from three years ago. In 2013, Andy was going for his first Wimbledon title and he was also playing against Novak Djokovic and you really thought he could lose that one. Until the end, you weren't sure that he would close it out, and there was always a chance that something could go wrong.
"Today it was different. The whole time you had the feeling that he was going to do it. He had done before and Raonic didn't have the previous experience."
Boris Becker
1985, 1986, and 1989 Wimbledon champion, and Novak Djokovic's coach:
"Andy was solid. You could see during the match that he had more experience. Milos was knocking on the door but not loud enough. Andy's 29, at the peak of his career, so I'm sure he's going to be up for a few more Grand Slams. Grass is his most natural surface, and he's always going to be a big threat at Wimbledon. Hard court is a great surface for him, too. He'll be winning a couple more."
Stefan Edberg
1988 and 1990 Wimbledon champion, and Roger Federer's former coach:
"Andy Murray was in control from the very beginning. In finals, the first set is always crucial. Once he was ahead he never looked back. Milos never really had a chance until into the third set. At 29, I'm sure Murray is going to win more slams, there is no question. There are a lot of good guys around but he's going to have a few good years ahead of him."
Lleyton Hewitt
2002 Wimbledon champion:
"Andy was like a brick wall. He played a fabulous match. In tiebreakers, against a big server, those could be nervy times, but Andy dominated. He couldn't have played any better."
The former British No. 1's view
Tim Henman, four-time Wimbledon semifinalist:
"I don't think he could have played any better. He delivered with every aspect of his game."
And some words from the family
Shirley Erskine, Murray's grandmother:
"It was fantastic. I wasn't here three years ago when Andy won and I didn't want to miss this final as well. It wasn't as emotional as three years ago, but I'm thrilled."
Judy Murray, his mother and first coach:
"He was so solid off the ground, he was really strong on serve and I just felt confident that he was going to get the job done. It's great. I could tell he was very emotional at the end and the way he was holding the trophy, it was like, 'you're not taking that away from me'."