For a public high on the exploits of Heather Watson, James Ward and the hope that British tennis is inching its way to respectability, the prospect of both Murray brothers in Wimbledon finals seems tantalising.
The prospect moves ever closer following Jamie Murray’s semi-final victory, alongside the Australian John Peers in the men’s doubles. After losing a set, the pair saw off Israel’s Jonathan Erlich and the German Phillip Petzschner 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. At least one Murray will contest a Wimbledon final.
It was a victory hard won. There were tight early skirmishes, with each duo holding serve until the seventh game when Murray lost his serve to give his opponents a 4-3 lead.