French Open: Murray beats Khachanov in straight sets

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World No.1 Andy Murray has moved into the last 8 of the French Open, with a straight-sets victory over Russia’s Karen Khachanov.

Britain's Andy Murray runs to return the ball to Russia's Karen Khachanov during their tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 5, 2017 in Paris. © AFP

The Brit, who lost to Novak Djokovic in last year's final at Roland-Garros, brushed aside Khachanov 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, in a match that lasted for 2 hours and 4 minutes, to reach his 7th quarter-finals in Paris.

With this victory, Murray became the 15th man to reach 650 tour-level match Wins. He’ll next play 8th seeded Kei Nishikori.


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