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Andy Murray claims rollercoaster Wimbledon win over Andreas Seppi

Andy Murray celebrates during his victory over Andreas Seppi at Wimbledon
Image: Andy Murray: Dramatic win on Centre Court

Andy Murray overcame a mid-match wobble at Wimbledon to defeat Andreas Seppi 6-2 6-2 1-6 6-1 in the third round.

The British No 1 has looked in red-hot form this week as he looks to repeat his title-winning heroics from two years ago and he made a storming start against the Italian on Centre Court on Saturday evening as he claimed the first two sets.

Seppi had failed to win a single set during six consecutive losses to Murray in their previous meetings but there was a sudden shift in momentum at the start of the third set, which coincided with the Italian calling a medical time out.

Andy Murray receives treatment during his match against Andreas Seppi at Wimbledon
Image: Murray receives treatment during his match against Andreas Seppi at Wimbledon

After receiving treatment for a leg injury at 2-1, Seppi emerged unhindered and completely unrecognisable as a Murray second serve flew out and gave away the break.

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Seppi held serve with ease and Murray, shaking his head in frustration at the change of ends, failed to recover his focus as his opponent found a whole new level to clinch a second break and then the third set 6-1.

Murray also appeared hampered by a problem with his right shoulder and it was his turn to call for the trainer after he lost his serve in the opening game of the fourth set with a major upset appearing on the cards.

However, the medical time out worked wonders for Murray this time as he returned to court to break back immediately before rattling off the next five games to seal a dramatic victory.  

Andreas Seppi congratulates Andy Murray on his victory
Image: Seppi congratulates Murray on his victory

The 28-year-old Scot finished with an ace to prevail in two hours and eight minutes and set up a clash with Croatia's 23rd seed Ivo Karlovic on Monday.

"The shoulder is fine. The trainer came out and manipulated my back. He gave it a few good cracks," said Murray.

"It's a 90-kilo guy lying on top of me so it's not that pleasant. He said the shoulder was like a machine gun going off when he laid on top of me."

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