Djokovic vs. Murray: Wimbledon Title Proves Scot Is Ready to March to No. 1

Andy Murray took down Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 6-4 in the Wimbledon final to win his second major and become the first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years. Now, it's pretty clear his growing list of accomplishments will include being the world's No. 1 player. 

Not only is this what Wimbledon champs seem to do, as ESPN's Brad Gilbert points out, but Murray is ready to make this progression in his development. 

To come to grips with the fact that Murray will be No. 1, it is important to understand what this win means for him. 

While Murray's hard work and talent were rewarded with this title, the Scot's triumph is not his alone. Check out the explosion of joy from the fans at the All England Club, as Murray captured the final point of the 2013 Wimbledon: 

This adds to Murray's rapidly growing list of accomplishments. 

Murray captured Olympic gold last year by beating all-time legend Roger Federer. He then used the momentum and confidence of that match to help propel him to winning the U.S. Open, his first major.

Now, he gets to add his second major. What an 11 months it is been for the freshest Wimbledon champ. 

This time last year, it was fair to wonder if Murray would ever be able to win a Grand Slam. He had just lost in the Wimbledon final to Federer, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4. After taking the first set only to get rolled by the amazing yet aging Federer the rest of the way, this was a huge blow. 

The missed opportunity seemed to weigh Murray and the hopeful Wimbledon fans down.

The reaction was understandable. For years, Britain's hopes of ending their drought of Wimbledon titles had been firmly planted on the shoulders of the 26-year-old Murray.

With that loss, Murray dropped to 0-4 in the final of Grand Slams, and there wasn't much to suggest he could ever cross that final hurdle. 

Well, he's crossed that hurdle with a vengeance.

Under the guidance of coach Ivan Lendl, Murray has found an on-court poise that has helped him rise to become a two-time major winner. 

Murray now has a chance to be No. 1 before the year's end—especially if he can defend his title at the U.S. Open. However, even if he doesn't get there this year, it is simply a matter of time. 

Murray can continue his career free of the burden of Britain's massive desire for him to Wimbledon. And he can continue his career with the confidence he can best longtime rival Djokovic when it matters most (Murray also beat Nole in the final of last year's U.S. Open). 

This is a tennis player at the peak of his abilities and with a mental strength to allow for consistent dominance. It is his time to sit atop the tennis world and his performance at this year's Wimbledon proved that.

Before too long, the world No. 2 will become the world No. 1.