Serena says yes to match with Murray

Wimbledon women’s champ Serena Williams accepted a “battle of the sexes” challenge from Andy Murray in their match.The British ace had said he would be up for a match after a fan taunted him that the US star could beat him on grass.Murray, 26, volleyed back: “Maybe we can set it up one day and see how close I get.” And he admitted fans would love to see a men-versus-women showdown.Warming to his offer, Serena, 31, agreed it would be “fun” and even suggested the pair meet on clay —notorious for being a slower surface.

Williams will ... Wilbendon champ Serena Williams accepted the challenge

Murray — who takes on Spanish seed Tommy Robredo today — admitted: “I’d be up for it, why not?Five-times Wimbledon champion Serena at first seemed stunned she asked: “He’s challenged me? Really? He wants to play me? I’d doubt I’d win a point, but that would be fun.” She said she would want to be allowed to use the doubles tramlines.

Murray ... British tennis ace Andy Murray says he'll play Serena Williams

Murray — who takes on Spanish seed Tommy Robredo today — admitted: “I’d be up for it, why not?”Five-times Wimbledon champion Serena at first seemed stunned she asked: “He’s challenged me? Really? He wants to play me? I’d doubt I’d win a point, but that would be fun.”She said she would want to be allowed to use the doubles tramlines.

Wimbledon favorite Novak Djokovic, 26, offered to play Russian court queen Maria Sharapova, 26. He joked: “I’ll play Sharapova anywhere she likes.”The last clash between male and female stars came in 1992 when Jimmy Connors defeated Martina Navratilova in Vegas. And in 1973 Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in Texas.