Andy Murray overcomes Ivo Karlovic to book place in Wimbledon quarter finals

Andy Murray (right) and Ivo Karlovic shake hands after their match during day Seven of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Andy Murray furthered his reputation as one of the sharpest returners in the game as the Scot overcame Ivo Karlovic's demon serve to book his place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Karlovic's 136 aces put him top of the tournament leaderboard at the start of play but while the 6ft 11in Croatian added another 29 to his tally, precision won over power as Murray sealed 7-6 (9/7) 6-4 5-7 6-4 victory.