Murray's Semi Win Most Watched Moment Of 2013

Andy Murray's Wimbledon semi-final victory was the most watched TV moment of the year so far.

A peak audience of 13.2 million people tuned in to see the match, a BBC spokesman said, making it the most-watched moment across all channels.

The British number one won a place in Sunday's final by beating Poland's Jerzy Janowicz in four sets on Friday.

Fans celebrate the victory on Murray Mount

Even more people are expected to tune in to watch the Scot take on world number one Novak Djokovic in the final tomorrow.

The Serbian came through a five-set thriller against Juan Martin del Potro in the first semi-final of the day.

Murray came back from a set down to beat his Polish opponent 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.

Speaking after a packed Centre Court crowd gave him a standing ovation, he said: "I'm obviously delighted with that. Very tough match today, completely different to any of the matches I've played so far.

Murray argues with referee Andrew Jarrett about the light

"He's a very talented player, very unpredictable. He had some huge serves out there and gave me very little rhythm. It was very hard out there today. I'm glad to get it done."

The All England Club said 31,084 people attended Wimbledon yesterday - an increase of 760 on the same day last year.

Thousands more packed the venue on Saturday to watch the ladies' final between number 15 seed Marion Bartoli of France and number 23 seed Sabine Lisicki of Germany.

Murray now faces Novak Djokovic in Sunday's final

Standing at 6ft 8in, 22-year-old Janowicz was the first Polish man in history to reach the semi-finals of a grand slam and he made life difficult for Murray through more than just his play.

The pulsating match, which played well through the evening, was interrupted for 20 minutes in order to close the roof due to poor light.

Coming at the end of a storming third set for Murray in which he had just won five games in a row and had worked up momentum in the game, the world number two was clearly dismayed.

Janowicz had been repeatedly complaining about the light but Murray branded the decision to give in to the Pole's requests as "ridiculous" and "unfair" during a loud tirade against referee Andrew Jarrett.

Speaking afterwards about the hold-up, Murray added: "I like to think this is an outdoor event and you try to play as much outdoors as you can."

But Janowicz was unconcerned by the upset he caused, saying: "I don't care. What I can do? I care about myself. I don't care if he was angry or not."

Murray revealed that he used the break to have a shower and refocus, while Janowicz called a friend.

"He was calling someone. He seemed very, very relaxed - he's in the semis at Wimbledon. But that's the kind of player he is," Murray said.

The win will give Murray a second go at breaking Britain's long wait for a men's Wimbledon champion, following Fred Perry's success in 1936.

Last year he broke down in tears after being beaten by Roger Federer in the final, but made amends by winning gold at the Olympics just weeks later against the Swiss.

Britain's bookmakers are preparing themselves for a million pound payout if the 26-year-old takes the title.

William Hill has Djokovic an 8/15 favourite to beat Murray in tomorrow's final, with the Scot at 6/4.

Odds are 9/4 for a five-set match, and Murray is 11/2 to win in five sets.

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