Murray and Nadal both make winning returns in Montreal


  • Tennis
  • Thursday, 08 Aug 2013

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Andy Murray shook off some early rust to beat Marcel Gronollers 6-4 7-6(2) in his first match since winning Wimbledon and Rafael Nadal blazed past Canadian wildcard Jesse Levine in the second round of the Rogers Cup on Wednesday.

Murray struggled to find his usual rhythm in windy conditions and had to save two set points in a mixed display that reflected some nerves and a lack of match practice.

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