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Andy Murray enjoyed a rare straight-sets win over tournament lucky loser Radu Albot of Moldova 6-4 6-3 to set up an all-British third-round showdown with Jack Draper.
It was a first straight-sets victory of the year for Murray, who had just 18 unforced errors compared to his opponent's 35.
Murray crucially broke serve at 5-4 to take the opening set, and then added the only other break of the match midway through the second set to seal victory in an hour and 42 minutes.
"Hopefully I can keep pushing myself up the rankings, keep building that confidence, and maybe get a few more straightforward draws, as well," Murray said.
Draper earlier beat Dan Evans in another all-British meeting, triumphing in straight sets 6-4 6-2.
The 21-year-old saved 10 of the 11 break points he faced against Evans in an encounter that was more challenging than the final score suggested.
Draper is currently ranked 56th in the world, with Murray one place above him in 55th. The pair have never previously played each other on tour.