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Andy Murray won his 200th grand slam match with a three-set victory over fiery Frenchman Corentin Moutet at the US Open.<\/p>\n
The two-time Wimbledon champion, a winner here in 2012, overcame an unorthodox and awkward opponent 6-2 7-5 6-3 to become the eighth male player in the Open era to reach the double-century.<\/p>\n
It may have been a straight-sets win but, typically with Murray, there was plenty of drama and even a VAR controversy, the first of its kind at Flushing Meadows.<\/p>\n
Murray, who came into the event having recovered from an abdominal tear, dominated the first set but a flat passage of play saw him fall a break down in the second as Moutet, all slices and drop shots, began to impose himself.<\/p>\n
However, Murray had a let-off when Moutet double-faulted on set point, and then a lucky net cord helped the Scot break back.<\/p>\n
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Murray was back in full irritant mode and it got to Moutet, who smashed his racket on the floor, twice, as the second set got away from him.<\/p>\n
Moutet suffered a nasty fall on the baseline, landing on his racket hand, but was able to continue and saved four break points in his next service game.<\/p>\n
But Murray struck at the next opportunity and served out for victory – following a video replay check for a double-bounce which, embarrassingly for organisers who introduced it this year, proved inconclusive – in just under three hours.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s one of the most skilful players on the tour, with so many ways to disrupt you, and he always causes a little bit of chaos,\u201d said the 36-year-old.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope it was entertaining, there were some fun points, so I\u2019m happy to get through in straight sets.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a long one, but the way we play it was probably always going to be like that. Three hours is a lot shorter than some of my matches!\u201d<\/p>\n