Wimbledon: Andy Murray beats Fernando Verdasco

Andy Murray has won over Fernando Verdasco in a dramatic five-set win in Centre Court.

By Nicole Hamer |

16:40 04 July 2013

British number one Andy Murray is now a step closer to winning Wimbledon with his dramatic five-set win over Fernando Verdasco on Centre Court. Murray fought back to beat Verdasco and reach the semi-finals for the fifth year in a row. 

Talking to BBC sport, the 26-year-old said: "There's been a lot of matches where I've been behind and managed to turn it round.”

 

"I don't know if it is the most emotional match, but it was an unbelievable atmosphere and great to get through." 

 

Murray is set to face 23th seed Jerzy Janowicz in Friday’s semi-finals. 

 

Talking about his opponent, Murray said Verdasco played some really good stuff. He added: 

 

"He served unbelievably well, especially when he was behind.” 

 

"He served fantastically well. He's a very, very good player. He's been at the top of the game before and he's playing well again. 

"I started to play more solid and really took my time when I had the chance."