Wimbledon: Murray beats Bublik in straight sets

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Andy Murray has started his 2017 Wimbledon championships in style, after outclassing world number 135 Alexander Bublik in straight sets.

Britain's Andy Murray returns against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik during their men's singles first round match on the first day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 3, 2017. © AFP

The Scot, who is seeking a 3rd Wimbledon Title, started the match with full force on Monday, and claimed 2 breaks, on the way to taking the first set 6-1.

Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik in action during his first round match against Great Britain's Andy Murray. © Reuters

Murray then continued his fine form in the next 2 sets, and closed-out the match with a score line of 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in a match that lasted for 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Murray will next take on Germany's Dustin Brown, who defeated Joao Sousa of Portugal in 4 sets.


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