London, July 2 British tennis star Andy Murray has been tucking into high-calorie dishes even as he continues his march towards an expected place in the Wimbledon finals.

According to the Daily Express, Murray has been feasting on margherita pizzas, chocolate, pasta, bagels and his gran's shortbread biscuits.

Murray, who lost four pounds during his five-set match against Stanislas Wawrinka on Monday night, has also gobbled up steaks, eggs, a mountain of sushi plus yogurt and fruit.

The recommended daily calorie intake for a man of Murray's age is 2,500 - but he typically eats up to 4,000. (ANI)