Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray through to semifinals

Britain's Andy Murray celebrates the first set against France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga during their men's singles quarter-final match on the tenth day of the 2016 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 6, 2016. © AFP

The world No2 Andy Murray has survived Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's fightback to reach the semifinals at Wimbledon for the seventh time.

The local favorite, who clinched the opening two sets on Wednesday lost his way against the big-serving Tsonga and blew the two sets lead.

Murray then had to save a break point early into the decider before taking charge of the match again and racing away to a 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 4-6, 6-1 victory on Center Court.

The 29-year-old will now face Tomas Berdych in Friday's semifinal.

 


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