Murray pulls off Oscar-winning performance to keep alive Wimbledon dreams

The Scot, who ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's Wimbledon champion in 2013 before repeating those heroics three years later, had come into the grascourt major having played only five Tour-level matches in 2021.

Andy Murray appeared down and out on Wednesday but he was back doing what he likes best at Wimbledon, picking himself up and dusting himself down as he roared to a 6-3 4-6 4-6 6-4 6-2 second-round win over little-known German qualifier Oscar Otte.