Andy Murray's preparations for the French Open continued with a clay-court win over Gael Monfils at an ATP Challenger event in Aix-en-Provence.
Murray, 35, decided to play in the event - a level below the main ATP Tour - after losing in the Monte Carlo and Madrid first rounds in April.
The Briton won 6-3 6-2 against fellow veteran Monfils, who has slipped to 322nd in the rankings after injury.
Murray, ranked 52nd in the world, plays France's Laurent Lokoli in round two.
The three-time Grand Slam champion travelled to Aix-en-Provence for some more time on the match court as he prepares for the French Open, which starts on 28 May.