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After a sluggish start for Great Britain’s new favorite doubles team, Andy Murray and Pierre-Hugues Herbert dominated Marius Copil and Ugo Humbert, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-0, in front of a packed crowd on No.1 Court.

Having never played together before, it took Frenchman Herbert and Murray one set to figure things out, but the two poked away to rack up an astounding 18 break point opportunities throughout the match. With Murray in good health, he and four-time Grand Slam doubles champion Herbert may be the best returning team in the draw.

Just six months removed from a right hip resurfacing surgery, Murray appeared extremely fit, seemingly unbothered by the extended best-of-five set format. The beloved Brit controlled the middle of the court, cleaning up any weak replies with crushing closing volleys and overheads.

“Every time I'm on the court now, it's great, I'm just playing tennis again,” Murray noted in his post-match press conference. “Pain-free, healthy, it’s what I have enjoyed doing since I was a kid.”

“The fun is back,” Murray added.

Now the real test begins for Murray, who is set to debut in the mixed doubles draw Friday with fellow former world No. 1 Serena Williams. The lengthier men's doubles matches, combined with the additional mixed doubles action, will certainly test the health and durability of Murray’s hip.

Murray and Williams will face off against Germany’s Andreas Mies and Chile’s Alexa Guarachi in a match to be arranged for scheduling later in the day.

Andy Murray and his improved right hip triumph in Wimbledon return

Andy Murray and his improved right hip triumph in Wimbledon return