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The Scot, 21, pulled out of the Artois Championship at Queen's last week because of a thumb injury, but following a period of rest, Murray was pleased to be able to get back on the grass to continue his build-up to Wimbledon.

"It felt good, as I had not hit a ball for a few days," Murray said courtside following his win against the world number 40. I enjoyed it out there and managed to play some good tennis."

Murray added: "There were a few times when I miss-hit the ball that I felt it, but I was able to play for around an hour and a half out there and it felt okay."

The British number one took charge of the opening set in the exhibition match following an early break.

There was something of a scare when he slipped at the back of the court and lay motionless for a moment. But the young Scot was soon on his feet, smiling and joking to the crowd that "I am okay".

The second set was a closer affair as the Serbian number two found his range. Tipsarevic, 24, recovered from losing his serve in the first game to fight back to 4-4 and then lead 6-5 before breaking Murray to level the match and force a final set tie-break.

Both men saved match points against them before Tipsarevic - who took Roger Federer to five sets at the Australian Open - netted an overhead volley which gave Murray a chance to clinch victory.

The Briton missed Wimbledon last year because of a wrist injury, and is clearly relishing the chance of a return to SW19 as home favourite.

He quipped: "The lack of pressure on you, that is quite nice to play with no expectation on your shoulders. The support you get there is unbelievable playing on Centre Court in front of 14,000 people."