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Wimbledon champion Andy Murray meets Benedict Cumberbatch, geeks out about 'Sherlock'

Andy Murray got to meet Benedict Cumberbatch after winning Wimbledon Sunday. (Getty)
Andy Murray got to meet Benedict Cumberbatch after winning Wimbledon Sunday. (Getty)

Andy Murray won his second Wimbledon title Sunday, but that may not have even been the highlight of his day.

On his way to hoist the trophy over the balcony at the All England Club, Murray got to have a quick chat with one of his favorite actors, Benedict Cumberbatch.

Murray is a huge Sherlock fan, devouring box sets of the show on long flights.

“That’s the best series I’ve seen for a while,” Murray said in a 2013 interview. “Benedict Cumberbatch is SO good. I tried the US version, “Elementary,” but it’s just not the same. For me, Sherlock Holmes is Benedict Cumberbatch. He’s unbelievable.”

So, of course, Murray had to ask Cumberbatch what he was up to. When Cumberbatch revealed that he was currently filming the series, Murray could hardly contain his excitement, fist-pumping and asking how many episodes were on the docket.

Oh yeah, Murray met up with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, too.

Suffice to say, it’s good to be the Wimbledon champion.