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Andy Murray dominates in Rio, outsider Puig arrives on big stage

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Gold medalist Andy Murray (GBR) of Britain reacts after receiving his medal. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

Andy Murray etched his name in history books by winning an unprecedented second singles title at the Rio Games and the Briton now has his sights on the ultimate prize: overhauling Novak Djokovic to become the world no. 1.

The shock winner of the women's tournament, 22-year-old Monica Puig of Puerto Rico, holds equally lofty ambitions and she was not mincing her words in Rio: "I'm letting the world know that I've arrived."

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