Andy Murray and Serena Williams will still impress Wimbledon in mixed doubles

Andy Murray and Serena Williams once again won over Wimbledon as their box office partnership continues with another two-set mixed doubles victory.

The 32-year-old Englishman Murray and 37-year-old American Williams have gone through the last 16 games with a 7-5 to 6-3 win over the 14th seeded, Fabrice Martin and Raquel Atawo.

Williams produced a ruthless comeback to earn decisive points in each set.

They are now playing seeded Bruno Soares – the former male partner of Murray's brother, Jamie – and Nicole Melichar.

"We are in the rhythm of things so it feels good," said Williams. "I'm busting, it's really fun and the atmosphere is great with Andy."

Murray added: "She came home brilliantly, especially at the end of the first set and the start of the second set, beating winners without fail and making my job easier, but I missed break points.

"We played well both and if she keeps coming back like that, we'll have a good chance.

"All matches are excellent for me, especially the doubles, for the reactions and reflexes that have helped me and once I'll be done here, I hope to come back on Sunday and I'll start to practice more simple ones. "

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The formidable match between Britain's three-time Grand Slam singles champion and a 23-time winner widely regarded as the biggest player in the sport has breathed new life into the mixed doubles event at the All England Club.

Their match, again scheduled on the central court, was watched by a crowd of almost 15,000 spectators who were well entertained and reacted by creating a creaky atmosphere.

Murray opened the match to the applause of the local fans, many of whom probably thought he would never see him again on the pitch where he won two singles titles.

The Scottish, who suffered a major hip injury in January, began with a solid service match, which was completed by Williams to give Martin a decisive shot.

But it was a sign that the partnership – whose name, according to Williams, had been dubbed "Mur-rena" – was synonymous with trading in this fun format.

Williams was back at the Center just over two hours after defeating Alison Riske to qualify for the women's singles semifinals, but seemed far from tired when she turned the game in favor of his team.

The Williams winner for a service at 138 mph set up a fourth save point – this time on Martin's serve and for the set – only for Murray who left a forehand in goal and chance to disappear.

Murray's return match – usually his trademark – was not quite at the same level as he sent another point deep in the nets to 6-5.

But no matter, the quality of his partner shone a few moments later.

Williams hit a winner in attack to score another opportunity, then almost the same shot to seal the opening game – welcoming him with another loud roar and a whirlwind on the spot.

Williams continued to dismantle the great maid Martin early in the second set, gaining another break point when she managed to convert a forehand victory that left her even shocked.

That was enough to win the set – and the match – when Murray opened the scoring to win the match in one hour and 37 minutes.