Canadian Open: Andy Murray beats Lorenzo Sonego to reach second round

Canadian Open: Andy Murray beats Lorenzo Sonego to reach second round
_130692194_gettyimages-1584848126.jpgAndy Murray won the US Open in 2012 before success at Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016

Andy Murray is through to the second round of the Canadian Open in Toronto after a straight-set victory over Lorenzo Sonego in blustery Toronto.

Murray, 36, beat the Italian 7-6 (7-3) 6-0 in two hours and nine minutes at the ATP Masters 1000 event.

The Scot previously won the tournament in 2009, 2010 and 2015.

"I managed to sneak through the tie-break and after that he was obviously a bit disappointed, and I relaxed a little bit," said Murray.

The three-time Grand Slam winner had to save two set points at 5-4 on his own serve, and dropped the first two points of the tie-break, before he won a marathon 88-minute first set.

The second second set was more of a formality as Murray backed up an early break with two more and grabbed match point at the first opportunity.

Murray will face either Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime or Max Purcell of Australia in the next round.

"Obviously I've had success here in the past," added Murray.

"It was a very long time ago, but I have good memories from this tournament. I love playing here and hopefully I can build a bit of momentum."

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