Andy Murray gets his pecs out at Wimbledon AP

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MURRAYMANIA reached new heights today with fans shelling out up to £1,750 for a ticket to see the Wimbledon quarter-final.

Tickets for Andy Murray’s game with Juan Carlos Ferrero were changing hands for up to 25 times their £70 face value - while those for the final set to hit £10,000 if he gets through.

Eric Baker, chief executive for ticket exchange website Viagogo, said: "Tickets to see Andy Murray are really driving sales – every time he wins, ticket prices for the final jump higher. They are currently trading for about £5,000, but if he keeps winning I expect some of the best seats will go for twice this."

Almost 5,000 joined the queue outside the All England Club this morning - even though just 500 tickets for Centre Court were available. Many have been staying under canvas as part of a mini-city of tents which has sprung up outside the ground.

Some fans had been waiting in 32C heat since 5.30am on Monday to ensure they were among those who could buy unsold tickets for Centre Court.

Medics from St John Ambulance treated 132 people yesterday, mostly for heat-related problems.

First in line was Vasilisa Alexender, 19, from Moscow. She said: "Andy is a huge star. Tennis fans adore the way he plays. I was amazed I was first, but now there are several hundred behind me."

Ben Teacher, a 26-year-old personal trainer from Hampstead, arrived in a Great Britain tracksuit.

He said: "Everyone wants to see Murray at the moment.

"He’s got such pressure on his shoulders, but I think he can really do it. I like his persona, the way he shouts ‘Come on!" and gets the crowd going. People want to see passion. English people love passion, even though he’s Scottish."

Rachel Codd, 25, a law student from Clapham, came through the turnstiles wearing a Union Flag as a dress. She had been queuing since yesterday afternoon, but still missed out on a Centre Court ticket.

She said: "We should show support for Murray. He’s got to get the crowd going. We’re hoping to see the match on Henman Hill later on."

This afternoon’s match could go on late into the evening, much like Monday’s five-set thriller between Murray and Stanislas Wawrinka.

Wimbledon officials expect queues for ground passes to begin tomorrow if Murray goes through to the men’s semi-finals, which is scheduled for Friday. A huge contingent will watch the game on Henman Hill, which is likely to be renamed Murray Mount if he wins.

A tournament spokesman said: "At the moment it is unofficially known as Henman Hill and this seems to be the most popular name. If Andy Murray does win then that could well change."