
Andy Murray started the defence of his Cincinnati Masters title well after an impressive straight sets win over Nicolas Almagro in the first round. The world number 2 had to work hard against Almagro in the 1st set winning it 7-3 on the tie break. Murray looked in complete control in the 2nd set, winning it 6-2, and will now face Radek Stepanek, who defeated former number 1 Marat Safin in 3 sets.
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