The 21-year-old won the match in four sets to set up a semi-final with his Wimbledon nemesis and top seed Rafael Nadal.

Murray has already set his sights on beating the World number. He said: "I understand getting to the semis is a great achievement but I want to go a little bit further."

The Scot progressed 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-1) 4-6 7-5 after a tense tussle with the giant Argentine.

Murray began brightly and took a 4-1 lead, only to see Del Potro fight back to win the next four games and serve for the opening set.

Murray stepped up a gear and produced a sensational backhand to break Del Potro again and take the set to a tie-break, which he took 7-2.

I understand getting to the semis is a great achievement but I want to go a little bit further.

Andy Murray

The second set went with serve until Murray broke at 5-5 to serve for the set, only to then throw away the opportunity when Del Potro broke to love.

It was an uncharacteristic lapse from the Scot but he raised his game again to take the second set tie-break and grab a commanding hold on the match.

Murray seemed to be heading for the semis but Del Potro fought back, breaking Murray twice to snatch the third set.

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