Murray Masters his desert dilemma

Andy Murray finally gained satisfaction after years of trial and error at the Indian Wells Masters, with the Scot advancing smoothly into the second round 6-3, 6-3 over Belgian David Goffin.

The 2009 finalist who is competing in his 16th edition of the desert ATP-WTA event, said he seems to have nailed down strategy at the Tennis Garden.

“This could be the best I’ve ever served here. I’ve struggled serving here for at least 10 years. Today felt much better.”

The Scot said he has continually struggled here over the years, with no strategy proving completely bullet-proof.

“I’ve tried everything here: I’ve arrived later. I’ve come a week early to get used to conditions and then lost in the first round.

“But conditions seem different this year; the balls are quicker and the court seems a bit smaller at the back.”

Murray took 80 minutes to conclude a trip into the second round with an 8-0 record against former Top 10 player Goffin, a qualifier this week.

The 36-year-old Scot won the last 10 points of the first set and secured a double break to seize victory from 5-2 up.

 “I was striking the ball well from the back of the court, it was a solid performance,” the No, 61 said.