Andy Murray of Britain reacts during his men's singles match against Vincent Millot of France at the Australian Open 2014 tennis tournament in Melbourne January 16, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray won 23 consecutive points in an inspired passage of play to emerge from a hole and roar to a 6-2 6-2 7-5 victory over qualifier Vincent Millot on Thursday and reach the third round of the Australian Open.
Two sets up and 1-1 in the third, Wimbledon champion Murray looked poised to coast to another easy win at Melbourne Park but was reduced to a spectator as the Frenchman charged into a 5-1 lead with a barrage of sweetly-struck winners under the lights at Rod Laver Arena.
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