Andy Murray defeated Xavier Malisse 6-3 5-7 6-3 in the London round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Andy Murray came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, defending last year's round of 16. Andy Murray extended the head-to-head to 5–0.
Murray A. came through in three sets.
Murray A. and Malisse X. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Murray A. went 8–1 (89%) against them, Malisse X. 3–4 (43%). Murray A. came out clearly better against 3 of 5 comparable opponents, Malisse X. against 0.
Carpet: Murray A. leads 1–0 · Grass: Murray A. leads 2–0 · Clay: Murray A. leads 1–0 · Hard: Murray A. leads 1–0