LONDON — Andy Murray defeated James Blake 7-5, 6-4 today to win the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club for his first grass-court title.

The top-seeded Murray became the first British player to win the tournament since Bunny Austin in 1938, who then went on to become the last Briton to reach the Wimbledon final.

Murray took an early lead Sunday with a break in the third game, but Blake immediately evened it with a forehand winner down the line. Both players then easily held serve until 5-5, when Blake missed a forehand on break point.

The second set was tied until Murray broke for a decisive 4-3 lead when a fierce return forced Blake to net a backhand volley.