Efficient Murray eases past Simon

2011-04-14 21:05:43

Murray beat Simon for the fifth time in six meetings

14 April 2011 Last updated at 16:30

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British number one Andy Murray produced another solid performance to beat Frenchman Gilles Simon in the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters.

The Scot carried on where he left off against Radek Stepanek in round two on Wednesday to seal a 6-3 6-3 victory.

Simon needed treatment for a twisted ankle at the end of the first set, but by then Murray was already in control.

The third seed did what was needed in set two to line up a quarter-final with Portuguese qualifier Frederico Gil.

"I thought it was a good match until he got hurt," said Murray.

"Once I got my position on the court and could use my forehand to open the court on his backhand I was able to dictate a lot of the points - then he got his injury.

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