Murray outclasses Matosevic to reach third round in Paris


  • Tennis
  • Friday, 30 May 2014

Andy Murray of Britain reaches out to return a forehand to Marinko Matosevic of Australia during their men's singles match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 29, 2014. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

PARIS (Reuters) - Seventh seed Andy Murray outclassed Australia's Marinko Matosevic 6-3 6-1 6-3 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday, conceding only seven games in a two-hour masterclass.

The pattern was set in the first game as Wimbledon champion Murray broke serve and he went on to dominate a player appearing in the second round of a grand slam for the first time.

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