Andy Murray, on the hunt for his first China Open title, got off to a flyer against Italy's Andreas Seppi in Beijing.
ADVERTISEMENTAndy Murray, on the hunt for his first China Open title, got off to a flyer against Italy’s Andreas Seppi in Beijing.
The Scot, seeded one in China, broke Seppi twice in the opening set to take it 6-2.
andy_murray</a>'s press conference at China Open. <a href="https://t.co/pu2NknfqQm">pic.twitter.com/pu2NknfqQm</a></p>— Andy Murray Fan Club (MagicMurrayFans) 4 October 2016
In the second it was the Italian that got off to the better start to lead two love, but Murray rediscovered his touch to take the set 7-5 and the match by two sets to love.
Spain’s number two seed Rafa Nadal is in fine form after another run of injuries.
He lost just two games in his 6-1 6-1 mauling of Paolo Lorenzi, the Italian was simply blasted off court.
Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal advance to the second round at the China Open in straight sets https://t.co/eSF5dpVfvTpic.twitter.com/h6jsAznxaT
— SI Tennis (@SI_Tennis) 4 October 2016
Nadal will be hoping to stay fit and winning to qualify for the ATP Finals in London where the top eight players over the season meet in a finale. Nadal is currently 8th on the list.