Andy Murray of Britain reacts after breaking Tommy Robredo of Spain in the third set in their men's singles tennis match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London June 28, 2013. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh
LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray sent expectations of a first Wimbledon title soaring through the Centre Court roof on Friday as he roared into the last 16 without a blemish but two giant-slayers fell to earth after bitter reality checks.
On a soggy day at the All England club in which the Centre Court roof earned its corn, a steely-eyed Murray outclassed Spaniard Tommy Robredo 6-2 6-4 7-5 to stay on course to end Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion.
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