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Britain’s Andy Murray celebrates against Italy s Lorenzo Sonego at the National Bank Open men’s tennis tournament in Toronto, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Photo: AP
Murray, who secured titles in 2009, 2010 and 2015, saved two set points and clinched the first set against Sonego in a 90-minute battle. The three-time Grand Slam champion then swiftly dominated the second set against the Italian.
Murray is set to face Australia’s Max Purcell on Wednesday.
Purcell defeated Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime lost 6-4, 6-4. Purcell, who entered the tournament as a qualifier, had eight aces to just one double fault. He also broke on two of his four chances.
The Aussie defeated Canadians Peter Polansky and Brayden Schnur — both in straight sets — to make it into the main draw.
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