Andy Murray reaches last 16 with easy victory over Sam Querrey

20 January 2017 07:10

Andy Murray did what Novak Djokovic could not by beating Sam Querrey with ease to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Djokovic not only lost to Querrey at Wimbledon last year but crashed out in round two here to wildcard Denis Istomin, leaving Murray in pole position to clinch his first Melbourne title.

The Scot's response was a masterclass in counter-punch tennis as the big-hitting Querrey was taken apart 6-4 6-2 6-4 in one minute shy of two hours.

Murray will now face Germany's world number 50 Mischa Zverev, who is into the last 16 at a major tournament for the first time after beating Tunisian Malek Jaziri.

Source: PA