08/07/2013 Newsround

as Andy Murray wins Wimbledon. We will have all the reaction from

around the country. Plus, the first finalists in our

genius inventions competition. Stay tuned to Newsround.

Hi, I'm Ricky, and for the first time in my lifetime, the first time

since 1936, we can say a British man is the Wimbledon champion. Andy

Murray ended a 77 year long wait to win the title yesterday, beating

world number one Novak Djokovic in straight sets. 17 million people

tuned in. He only slept for an hour and a half last night - Murray said

he was worried he would wake up and it would all be a dream! His win

sparked massive celebrations across the country, particularly in his

hometown of Dunblane in Scotland. Today, the Queen has sent him a

private message. Right now, he is on his way to meet the prime minister.

And if you're wondering why it's all such a big deal, here is Joe.

A British man winning Wimbledon - something many thought we would

never see. The last time it happened was way back in 1936, when things

were very different. Fred Perry was the last Brit to win the men's

singles 77 years ago, back when the players weren't even allowed to wear

shorts. Perry got a gold medal and �10, a big contrast to Murray's �1.6

million prize-money! That is not the only thing that has changed. 77

years ago, planes looked like this, telephones like this. King of

showbiz Bruce Forsyth was still a schoolkid. Since then, we have had

three monarchs and 15 prime ministers, the most recent one there

to witness Murray's full-colour triumph. It was a brilliant

performance and an amazing day for Andy Murray. Murray has admitted

today that that pressure to end that 77 year wait was pretty intense.

just know I will never topped that. I don't think anything I do now, I

will never have that same pressure, that same expectation. This

afternoon, Murray was back on court, hoping to inspire a new generation

to pick up their rackets and ensure we are not waiting another 77 years

for another male chap. That legacy has already started.

Kids are heading out with their rackets to their local courts,

including this lot in Dunblane. He is a champion from Dunblane that

will inspire loads of kids to come here. Has it inspired you?Yeah.

You have been telling us how Andy's win has inspired you.

Chloe and Caitlin in Bradford say "Andy, you have inspired both of us

to reach for our dreams". And Samuel in Port Talbot says "he inspired me

because he lost last year and then came back, and that takes courage.

Well done, Murray!" Well, away from the tennis, the

battle for another big prize gets serious this week. After hundreds of

entries, our Absolute Genius inventions competition is down to

the final four. Each team now has to present their idea to our panel of

judges. The team that impresses the most will be crowned champions on

Friday and have their invention professionally made.

Katie, Jemima and Millie from Bristol are the first team up before

our judges. We are here today to introduce you to our ingenious

invention. The bubble they are trying to solve with their invention

is where to put a walking stick around the home. Their answer - a

special magnetic set of parts. It unable to walking stick to be

handily placed just about anywhere. I would love somewhere to sit down.

You should make way for the elderly. Come on, out of your chair, please.

Come on! Where shall I put mice Dick? Oh, look! There is one of my

magnetic panels. Oi, nice, comfortable chair. In 2077, when we

are all 75, 40% of the UK will be over 75. One in five people in the

UK will live to see their 100th Earth Day, so our product has great

potential for the future. Well done. I have a question, coming from

a scientific mind. In terms of the mag it, what made you decide to use

it? We thought it was not that fiddly for elderly people.

started off with a hook. We thought that if elderly people put it over,

it would be fiddly to get off. Magnets are simple. Actions speak

louder than words. When you came through and stuck it on the chair, I

could instantly see how more convenient it was. When I get old,

and if I picked my keys, do you think I could pick them up with your

walking stick? Year. Oh, man, my keys are all the way over there.

Oi, perfect! Transformed my life. Created by the young for the old,

the kit helps keep wobbly people on their feet. Tomorrow, it's the turn

of our youngest team to go before the judges. Watch out for some bad