Nervy Murray through to second round


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - 25/5/15 Men's Singles - Great Britain's Andy Murray celebrates winning his first round match Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic

PARIS (Reuters) - Andy Murray opened his latest campaign for a first French Open victory with a 6-3 6-3 6-1 win over Argentine Facundo Arguello on Monday.

Black-clad and business-like, the world number three's power, poise and new-found confidence on clay proved too much for the 22-year-old lucky loser who was playing only the second grand slam match of his career.

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