Andy Murray was left on the brink of history on Saturday night - but come next Sunday he looks set for another chance to re-write the record books.

His straight sets victory against world number 31 Viktor Troicki was never in doubt - his expansive array of winners flitted from the sublime to the ridiculous.

But when Murray led by two sets to nil and 4-3 in the third, the heavens creaked open in south London, would the Scot and the Serb be the first two to play under the brand-spanking new roof was the only unresolved question.

Alas Murray, clearly in a hurry, wrapped up the third set and his 96-minute victory with a ruthlessness that personified his performance.

The British number one will now meet Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka in the last 16 on Monday, but already thoughts have turned to a potential clash with another Swiss ace next Sunday.

And on this evidence, surely only Roger Federer can match Murray's controlled brilliance on centre court.

"Today was nice - I felt a bit awkward at the start because it was different to the first two matches because the clouds came over and there was a bit of wind and rain," said Murray.

"I think I've done just what I need to do in the first week and I'll work hard to make sure I go into the second week strongly.

"I know I've got Wawrinka in the next match and it's going to be tough. My coach always goes to watch the match ahead of mine so he can work our tactics but I don't worry about looking further than that.?