Murray gets over ‘tricky one’ to book third-round spot

BRITISH number one Andy Murray booked a place in the US Open third round in New York last night when he overcame Michael Llodra of France in four sets.

Murray overcame Llodra 6-4 1-6 7-5 7-6 (9/7) in a tense and exciting match at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. Murray now faces world number 48 Jurgen Melzer of Austria, who trounced Jiri Vanek of the Czech Republic 6-0 6-2 6-2 in the first match of the day on court 10.

Murray said: “He is such a tricky guy to play against, he is very good at the net. It was a tricky match and I knew it was going to be tough but I am glad I came through.”