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Murray makes winning start on clay

Andy Murray began his clay-court season with a comfortable win over Germany's Mischa Zverev at the Munich Open.

The British number one, playing under new coach Jonas Bjorkman for the first time, won 6-2 6-2 in 75 minutes.

Murray, who had a bye in the first round, is the top seed and his Munich debut was also his first match since getting married on 11 April.

The Scot, 27, will face Czech Lukas Rosol in round three as he looks to win his first ATP title on clay.

His chances have been enhanced with the withdrawal of French second seed Gael Monfils.