Down...but Murray is definitely not out

The impressive performance on Centre Court by Britain's only singles survivor was watched by a string of celebrities, including Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton, Sir Terry Wogan, Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Steve Redgrave and Jennifer Saunders.

Tumble trier: Andy Murray takes a fall on his way to victory on Centre Court at Wimbledon yesterday

And Britain's former Wimbledon favourite Tim Henman cheered him on from the Royal Box, alongside tennis legends Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova.

Murray's mother Judy and girlfriend Kim Sears were also there, frequently standing up to urge him on.

The 21-year-old Scot survived an awkward tumble on to the grass and a scare in the second set, which he lost on a tie-break, but raised his game, eventually winning in four sets: 6-4, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2.

Reaching for victory: Murray wowed Centre Court on his way to a convincing win

Murray, the No12 seed, said: 'I thought it was a good match.

'I've only dropped the one set, but I'll have to play better if I want to go further.'

He now faces Richard Gasquet, the No8 seed from France who reached the semi-final last year.

Come on: Murray celebrates another point