Andy Murray
defeated Joris De Loore 6-3, 6-4 and advanced to the round of 16 in the
Nottingham challenger.
The British player achieved another victory and continues to show a good level in the grass season. Murray was the champion last week at the Surbiton Challenger, defeating Jurij Rodionov, and today he made his debut in Nottingham with a straight-set win.
His opponent was 30-year-old Joris De Loore, world No. 194, who couldn't do much against the 3-time Grand Slam champion. Murray, who is the top seed of the tournament, secured the victory with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
The former world No. 1 took 1 hour and 27 minutes to win a match where he was a clear favorite. He hit 11 aces and didn't commit any double faults. Additionally, he saved both break points against him and won 75% of the points on his serve.
In the round of 16, he will face the winner of the match between his compatriot Jan Choinski and French player Hugo Grenier.
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Andy Vermaut shares:Nottingham Open: Andy Murray beats Joris de Loore to progress to the second round: Watch the best shots as Great Britain's Andy Murray beats Belgium's Joris de Loore 6-3 6-4 in the opening round of the Nottingham Open. Thank you bbc.co.uk/sport/av/tenni…