Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates with the trophy during Day Seven of the 2016 AEGON Championships held at The Queen's Club, London on June 19th 2016.  [Photo/IC]

However, from 3-0 down, Murray suddenly burst back into life and a stunning backhand return winner saw him get back on serve as Raonic was broken for the first time this week, in his 56th service game of the tournament.

Remarkably, that maiden break of the Raonic serve was followed immediately by a second, the third seed netting a forehand under pressure from a re-energised rival.

Murray duly served out the set to level the match and broke yet again to move 1-0 up in the decider, a delightful drop shot ending a lengthy rally.

There was to be no way back for Raonic, who could not rediscover his earlier form as Murray claimed another popular triumph on home soil with Wimbledon just over a week away.