Andy Murray has earned his biggest win yet since returning from injury after defeating world No. 20 Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (2), 7-6 (7) on Tuesday in the first round of the China Open.
Last week, Murray achieved his first tour-level singles victory of the year, and the former world No. 1 added his second on Tuesday with a gritty display against his Italian opponent.
The Scot, who underwent hip resurfacing surgery earlier this year, saved five out of seven break points and won consecutive tiebreaks to see off US Open semi-finalist Berrettini in two hours and three minutes.
Murray, aged 32 and ranked 503rd in the world, faces fellow Brit Cameron Norrie in the second round in Beijing.
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