Marin Cilic

Scottish star Andy Murray began his clay-court season with a fine win over Romanian Victor Hanescu on Tuesday in round two of the Monte Carlo Masters.

Also, fourth-seeded Andy Murray edged Marin Cilic of Croatia 7-5, 7-6 (2) while eighth-seeded Andy Roddick lost to Gael Monfils of France 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. …

Let nobody say that Andy Murray is about to get carried away by his newly-elevated profile, $1million US Open pay cheque or enhanced value in the tennis marketplace.

Djokovic earlier beat Sweden’s Robin Soderling 6-4 6-4, while former champion Andy Roddick lost 6-4 4-6 6-4 to Croatian Marin Cilic. …

LONDON: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal eased into the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday, but it was charismatic Marat Safin and home hope Andy Murray who fired up All England Club passions.

LONDON: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal eased into the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday, but it was charismatic Marat Safin and home hope Andy Murray who fired up All England Club passions.

12 Andy Murray, Janko Tipsarevic, Arnaud Clement and Marin Cilic. They were joined by Germany’s Rainer Schuettler, the oldest player left at 32.

FOR the best part of 90 minutes, Andy Murray was a picture of serenity after his 6-4 6-2 6-2 victory over Belgian Xavier Malisse.