Murray through to 1/4 in France after difficult win over Lokoli

Andy Murray has qualified for the 1/4 finals of the ATP Challenger Tour 175 after a difficult 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 over Frenchmen Laurent Lokoli.

The 35-year old secured the victory with his 6th match points and has now a two wins in succession for the first time since Indian Wells in March.

The 52nd ranked Murray seemed all set for a clean victory after taking a 5-2 lead in the second set ensuring himself two match points. However, the experienced Brit missed both and went on to lose 4 consecutive games to allow Lokoli to draw the game.

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In the third set Murray took early control, but towards the end there were still doubts if he would make it, as the three-times Grand Slam winner missed another match point.

Despite everything, the 35-year prevailed and will face another Frenchmen in th 1/4 finals – Luca Van Ascche.