Daniil Medvedev reacts to dominant Andy Murray win at Miami Open

Daniil Medvedev has reacted to his straightforward win over Andy Murray at the Miami Open. The top seed needed just 89 minutes to overcome the two-time former champion 6-4 6-2 in what was hoped to be a popcorn second-round clash on the Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. Despite dominating throughout the match, the world No 2 admitted he was forced to stay on his game until the very end.

Medvedev took on Murray for the second time in their respective careers in his opening match in Miami. As the top seed, he received a bye to round two while the Brit had defeated Federico Delbonis 7-6(4) 6-1 to advance to a meeting with the world No 2. Medvedev had won their only prior meeting in Brisbane at the start of 2019 - before Murray went on to have hip surgery and before the 26-year-old went on to become the top player he is today.

It was a speedy win for the top seed who was never troubled and didn't face a break point once during the one hour and 29 minute match. One break was all he needed to take the opener 6-4 and he won the last five games in a row to seal a 6-4 6-2 win to advance to the third-round. Speaking after the match, he admitted he was challenged from start to finish despite the scoreline suggesting an easy victory.

"It's never easy when you play Andy," the US Open champion told Tennis Channel. "I mean yeah, after the match when you win 6-4 6-2 you can say that yes probably I had some margin but you know, that's tennis."

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Referring to some of the other three-set battles that had already unfolded at the Miami Open this week, the 13-time title winner said he never felt he was safely through the match until the very last point. He continued: