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Murray keeps his cool

Murray keeps cool in victory

01/19/2012 08:31:28 PM

Andy Murray said he believes he has controlled his emotions well after progressing to the Australian Open third round on Thursday.

The Brit and fourth seed easily dispatched of Frenchman Edouard Roger-Vasselin 6-1 6-4 6-4 in Melbourne.

Murray, usually volatile throughout his encounters, said he was happy with the way he kept his emotions in check, and added he felt players were better behaved nowadays than in the past.

"People say (Marcos) Baghdatis smashed a couple of racquets and it's a huge thing. I mean, before, the guys were way worse behaved and said way, way worse things to the umpires," Murray said.

"I think it's pretty mild compared with what happened. Also, he ended up winning that set as well. So sometimes it can help."

"I guess the more you keep your emotions in check, the better. That's what I've done well so far this week."

Cypriot Baghdatis broke four racquets during his loss to Stanislas Wawrinka on Wednesday, and was fined AU$1250.

Meanwhile, Murray said he was looking forward to taking on Frenchman Michael Llodra, one of the few serve and volleyers on the tour, in the third round.

"He's very good at it (net play) as well. He's been a great doubles player, been very good at singles for a long time. He's got a lot of experience. He makes it difficult because of the way he plays," he said.

"You don't see guys playing like that much nowadays. When you do play against them, it normally takes a little while to adjust."

"It's going to be tough, but I've always enjoyed playing guys that come forward in the past. Hopefully I can play a good match against him."

Murray has won both previous meetings with Llodra, with the last of his victories coming at the US Open in 2008.

 

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