Andy Murray began his preparations for Wimbledon with an impressive win over Benoit Paire at Queens. The Brit is looking to build up some form and fitness ahead of a return to the All England Club in just under two weeks time.
The former world No 1 won 6-3 6-2 in his first match on tour since March.
Murray began strongly as he broke Paire’s serve at 2-1 before fighting back from 0-30 to take a 4-1 lead.
The two time Wimbledon champion held serve with ease as the Frenchman struggled to read Murray’s serve.
Murray served out the opener, taking it with an ace down the tee.
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As Paire continued to get no joy on the Murray serve his recklessness continued as Murray broke again to take a 5-2 lead.
Paire had not won a match at Queen’s for eight years and it told as Murray used home advantage to see off his opponent with a comfortable win.
He faces a stern challenge in the next round against the No 1 seed, Matteo Berrettini.
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