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.
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…
