By Mike Dickson

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Andy Murray hit back at Wimbledon legend Virginia Wade after she accused him of acting like a 'drama queen' during his remarkable comeback win in the second round of the French Open.

The British No 1 was angered by her commentary after he suffered back spasms during his 1-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Jarkko Nieminen and said: 'She has no idea how I was feeling on court. She doesn't know what was happening 20 minutes before when I went out on court. I know how I felt on the court.

In trouble: Murray received treatment in the first set after struggling with back pain

In trouble: Murray received treatment in the first set after struggling with back pain

'And then you have people like that who always come out and say something controversial, when really they should be supportive or maybe ask me a question before commenting.

'I've known her since I was really young, so that's quite disappointing. I don't see what the point would be in play-acting, going down 6-1, 4-2.'

Murray woke with a stiff back and suffered spasms after he got up from his chair for the fourth game. The effects took around an hour to go and he maintained he had nearly not started the match and was close to quitting after the first set.

Flat out: The British No 1 lost the opening set 6-1

Flat out: The British No 1 lost the opening set 6-1

But Wade, the last Brit to win a Wimbledon singles title, felt he was overplaying his discomfort. She said on Eurosport: 'I have sympathy that his back is bad but I have more for the other guy as you cannot play against someone who is being a drama queen. I don't think it is intentional, but he feels so sorry for himself he has no control over the fact he is not acting in an adult way.

'I would like him to deal with it without looking like he was quitting. It does not do him any favours to then annihilate his opponent. Nieminen got distracted.'

Back from the brink: Murray came from behind to beat Nieminen at Roland Garros

Back from the brink: Murray came from behind to beat Nieminen at Roland Garros

Concern: Kim Sears watches her partner play on

Concern: Kim Sears watches her partner play on