LAURA Robson stormed into the third round yesterday — buoyed by One Direction.
Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Liam Payne — all 19 — sent good luck tweets to the British No1.
Liam even urged "Let's rename Murray Mount #RobsonRidge" when the lads, touring the US, got in touch.
Tweet support you Laura ... message to tennis ace from Liam Payne
Their good wishes helped propel Laura, 19, to Centre Court victory 6-4 6-1 over Colombian Mariana Duque-Marino, 23. She laughed later: "Three of One Direction tweeted me! Zayn and Louis were the only ones that didn't.
"I tweeted: 'PS, Hi to the One Direction fans'. They corrected me saying: 'We're not fans, we're Directioners'. It's like a whole other world."
Win in Styles ... One Direction's Harry wishes Laura Robson his support
She later agreed tennis fans would flock to the proposed Andy Murray and Serena Williams showdown. Asked if she would like to see them "get it on in Vegas", she grinned: "That's interesting wording."
- Can Laura keep on winning? #sunwimbo
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Murray in a Hurry
Nice and 'Andy ... Andy Murray stormed into the fourth round at Wimbledon
ANDY Murray blasted into the fourth round yesterday — and won £2,000 for his pal's cancer charity.
The World No2 destroyed Spain's Tommy Robredo in straight sets 6-2 6-4 7-5 in just under two hours.
Money-making racket ... Andy Murray destroyed Spain's Tommy Robredo
Murray was cheered on by girlfriend Kim Sears mum Judy and friend Ross Hutchins. The Sun has pledged to donate £10,000 to London's Royal Marsden hospital which treated cancer-stricken Ross, 28, if Murray, 26, wins the Championship.
After his victory Murray said: "I hope I can keep playing better. I've been pushed in my matches, I've been tested and have come through it well.
"People are putting even more pressure on me because of the way the draw has worked out. It's hard. It would be easier if we just focused on one match at a time."
No1 fan ... Andy Murray's girlfriend Kim Sears
His friend Ross has Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Murray has told how his six-month battle has inspired him.
The Sun is keeping tabs on the nation's mood with our Murrayometer which shows after yesterday's display Andy is a true Brit.
- ANIMAL fan Andy Murray has banned foie gras — made from duck liver — from the menu at his Dunblane hotel.
Pip's pints of Pimm's
Nod off ... Pippa Middleton at tennis
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PIPPA Middleton has revealed she likes to get DRUNK on pints of Pimm's while watching the tennis.
Duchess of Cambridge Kate's little sister said she likes to smuggle the cheeky tipple in to the stands.
Pippa, 29, wrote in a Wimbledon diary: "I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy a Pimm's or three when I'm watching a game.
"Only pints will do, frankly, since half the glass is ice anyway.
"Oversized sunglasses mean I can nod off unnoticed after one too many in the sun."
Howzat for home glory
Fans ... England cricket stars Alastair Cook and Geoffrey Boycott
ENGLAND cricket stars Alastair Cook and Geoffrey Boycott enjoyed yesterday's action from the Royal Box.
Current skipper Cook, 28, and former opener Boycott, 72, watched on as home-grown talent Laura Robson won in straight sets.
Andy Flower, England's coach, was also present as she stormed into the third round on Centre Court.
Meanwhile the hawk that patrols the skies over the courts to scare off pigeons was kitted out with a helmet yesterday — to stop him killing them.
Tournament chiefs — fearing Rufus might drop dead pigeons on to spectators — was given the headwear in the tournament's famous green and purple colours.
One fan said: "It's quite funny as it makes him look like a bird of prey robot."
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