Career win No.701… 2x Miami champion @andy_murray defeats Delbonis 7-6(4) 6-1 to set up a second-round meeting with Medvedev! #MiamiOpen
Former World No.1 Andy Murray looked good in his first round win at the Miami Open, as he defeated Federico Delbonis in straight sets.
Murray recorded a 7-6(4) 6-1 victory over the Argentine, relying on his deceptive speed and court coverage to get the job done. The three-time Grand Slam champion was impressive on serve, hitting nine aces while winning 88% of points behind his first serve.
After a tightly contested first set in which there were no breaks of serve, Murray exhibited the poise and expertise that saw him prevail in a close tiebreak. However, the second set was a one-sided affair, as the Brit's relentless attacks saw him break his opponent on three occasions. The 34-year old closed out the match after an hour and 34 minutes, looking every bit as spry as he did prior to his numerous surgeries.
The two-time Miami champion will face the toughest test of his season in the second round, where he is scheduled to face top seed and World No.2 Daniil Medvedev.
Career win No.701… 2x Miami champion @andy_murray defeats Delbonis 7-6(4) 6-1 to set up a second-round meeting with Medvedev! #MiamiOpen