French Open: Andy Murray beats Juan Martin del Potro

By Daily Sports on June 4, 2017

Andy Murray saw off Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro with a superb straight-set win to reach the fourth round of the French Open.

The world number one, 30, won a gripping 84-minute opening set on his way to a 7-6 (10-8) 7-5 6-0 victory.

The Scot, bidding for his first Roland Garros title, goes on to face American John Isner or Russia's Karen Khachanov.

British number two Kyle Edmund's run came to an end with a defeat by big-serving Kevin Anderson in five sets.

The South African, 31, fought back to win 6-7 (6-8) 7-6 (7-4) 5-7 6-1 6-4 in a near four-hour match.

Third seed Halep through to last 16

After searching for consistency in his opening two matches, Murray found something approaching his best form to win the most anticipated match of the first week.

Source Daily Sports

Posted June 4, 2017


 

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