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Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch heads army of celebs roaring on Andy Murray as he wins historic second Wimbledon title

A-lister fan club includes Jose Mourinho, David Cameron and Sir Cliff Richard

SHERLOCK star Benedict Cumberbatch outed himself as an Andy Murray super-fan just moments after the ace’s win, telling him: “Oh man . . . it must be such an amazing moment.”

The usually laid-back actor, 39, was overcome by Murray Mania as he dashed to be one of the first to congratulate the two-time champion.

Benedict Cumberbatch looked chuffed to bits to meet ’inspiring’ Murray
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Benedict Cumberbatch looked chuffed to bits to meet ’inspiring’ Murray

Benedict, with glamorous wife Sophie Hunter, 38, told him: “It was brilliant, it was really inspiring to watch.”

Andy, 29, returned the favour, telling the movie A-lister: “I’m a huge, huge fan.”

Benedict replied: “Well, likewise. Thank you very much.”

He then revealed he is filming three episodes of BBC hit Sherlock for a fourth series — prompting a fist-pump from happy Andy.

The tension was getting a bit too much for the Prime Minister
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The tension was getting a bit too much for the Prime MinisterCredit: SIMON JONES
Sir Cliff looked comparatively relaxed as he arrived in his tartan jacket
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Sir Cliff looked comparatively relaxed as he arrived in his tartan jacketCredit: RSH
Lily James gritted her teeth when Murray hit one of his shots out
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Lily James gritted her teeth when Murray hit one of his shots outCredit: i-Images Picture Agency
Sienna Miller looked rather animated as she watched on
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Sienna Miller looked rather animated as she watched onCredit: Alpha Press

Earlier, Benedict rose to his feet in the Royal Box alongside Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge as Andy claimed his second crown.

The royals, both 34, had grimaced, winced and cheered through the exhilarating two-hour, 48-minute battle.

Excited Kate dropped her usual composure to whoop with joy  as the Scot finally defeated Canadian  Milos Raonic, 25.

The tennis fanatic caused a stir earlier when she arrived at SW19 in a £2,300 floral silk dress.

While Murray's wife Kim supported him from his box
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While Murray's wife Kim supported him from his boxCredit: Getty Images
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Supportive Kim wore yellow to cheer on her husband

William and Kate enjoying the sun
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William and Kate enjoying the sunCredit: Reuters
The Royal couple turned out at Wimbledon to cheer on Andy
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The Royal couple turned out at Wimbledon to cheer on AndyCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
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David Cameron left wife Sam at home to watch the tennis with his mum Mary

It looked like it was all proving too much for the PM
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It looked like it was all proving too much for the PMCredit: Getty Images
Sadiq Khan takes his seat behind Kate and Wills
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Sadiq Khan takes his seat behind Kate and WillsCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
Nicola Sturgeon applauds during the tense final
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Nicola Sturgeon applauds during the tense finalCredit: AP:Associated Press

Also in the Royal Box were actors Lily James, 27, Bradley Cooper, 41, and his girlfriend Irina Shayk, 30.

War and Peace star Lily gritted her teeth when Murray hit a shot out.

Fellow stars Sienna Miller, 34, and Diane Keaton, 70, and Murray’s coach Ivan Lendl could also do nothing to conceal their emotions.

Sir Cliff Richard 75, in a tartan jacket, looked relaxed as he got to the grounds while model Poppy Delevingne, 30, was all smiles.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch shakes hands with actor Bradley Cooper as they arrive in the Royal Box
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Actor Benedict Cumberbatch shakes hands with actor Bradley Cooper as they arrive in the Royal BoxCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Benedict Cumberbatch chats to Bradley Cooper

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie hunter cheering on Andy
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Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie hunter cheering on AndyCredit: SIMON JONES
Irina Shayk flaunts her supermodel frame
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Irina Shayk flaunts her supermodel frameCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
Poppy Delevingne watched the match with Luke Evans
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Poppy Delevingne watched the match with Luke EvansCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
Hugh Grant and a female pal sat behind Bradley Cooper
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Hugh Grant and a female pal sat behind Bradley CooperCredit: AP:Associated Press
Suki Waterhouse dons a pair of quirky sunnies
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Suki Waterhouse dons a pair of quirky sunnies
Pixie Lott and her boyfriend Oliver Cheshire watched the match
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Pixie Lott and her boyfriend Oliver Cheshire watched the match

New Man United boss Jose Mourinho looked stunned, while singer Pixie Lott, 25, and model Suki Waterhouse, 24, kept their cool.

But David Cameron, with mum Mary, 81, grimaced in anguish as he escaped politics for the day to spectate.

But there were boos when Murray mentioned him during his victory interview.

Muzza defended the PM saying: “I think playing a Wimbledon final’s tough, I certainly wouldn’t like being Prime Minister. It’s an impossible job.”

New Man United boss Jose Mourinho looked stunned
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New Man United boss Jose Mourinho looked stunnedCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
Diane Keaton was over the moon, jumping up and down in her seat
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Diane Keaton was over the moon, jumping up and down in her seat
Andy’s coach Ivan Lendl couldn’t hide his joy at the win
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Andy’s coach Ivan Lendl couldn’t hide his joy at the winCredit: BPI
Poppy Delevingne was all smiles
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Poppy Delevingne was all smiles
Model Suki Waterhouse managed to keep her cool
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Model Suki Waterhouse managed to keep her coolCredit: Alpha Press
Sienna Miller looked overjoyed to be at the final
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Sienna Miller looked overjoyed to be at the finalCredit: Rex Features
Holly Valance and husband Nick Candy were also spotted in the crowd
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Holly Valance and husband Nick Candy were also spotted in the crowd
Sir Ben Ainsley and wife Georgie Thompson
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Sir Ben Ainsley and wife Georgie ThompsonCredit: PA:Press Association
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