Murray wins epic battle

ANDY MURRAY set a new Wimbledon record in his epic fourth-round match with Stanislas Wawrinka – coming through in five sets 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 in the latest match ever on played Centre Court.

The match was carrying on under the new roof until 10.38pm, making it comfortably the latest that play had continued on Centre Court in championship history. The previous latest game ended at 9.35pm.

Murray lost the first set 6-2 before levelling by taking the second 6-3.

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