DEFEATED Wimbledon finalist Andy Murray shunned his coaching team's post-match night out following his emotional loss to Roger Federer for a quiet night at home.
The Scot retreated to the Surrey home he shares with his girlfriend Kim Sears so that he could "work things out" in his head after failing to become the first British man since Fred Perry to win Wimbledon.
Murray, the world number three, is making plans for a break in Miami or the continent before returning to Wimbledon to compete in the Olympic tennis tournament for Team GB later this month
He told the BBC: "My team spent some time together on Sunday evening. They deserved to go out and enjoy themselves, but I wouldn't have been good company. I went home and thought about stuff, worked things out in my head.
"It is hard to describe the disappointment of losing a Grand Slam final, let alone as a British player at Wimbledon with such incredible home support.
"You try to stay calm, hold it together and congratulate your opponent before thanking the fans, your team, the tournament staff and so on."
Murray also defended his emotional reaction in which he was unable to speak as he fought to control his tears on Centre Court following his defeat and pledged that he would win the tournament.
He added: "Having invested so much effort and received unbelievable backing, it is difficult to control your reaction. The last thing you want is to cry on court, but there we go.
"This tournament, the public and my family and friends all mean a great deal. I'm more determined than ever to make sure I'm the guy lifting the trophy next time round.
"Clearly I'm closer to winning that first major title and after my three previous finals ended in straight-set defeats, at least I managed to win one against Roger Federer on Sunday.
"It was also my first Wimbledon final – so I'm evidently improving on grass – the best I've played in a Grand Slam final and the best I've felt on the court. I was more composed."
On his immediate future, Murray said with the London 2012 Olympic Games fast approaching: "I certainly won't pick up a tennis racquet this week and I don't know if I'll stay in the country.
"Sunday was painful, but the prospect of attempting to win a gold medal is already spurring me on."
l Murray is 8/11 odds-on by bookmakers to secure his first major tournament win away from Wimbledon, with the US Open his next chance in September.
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