Murray wins 1st-round match at Australian Open

Andy Murray of Britain makes a forehand return to Go Soeda of Japan during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday. AP

MELBOURNE, Australia—Wimbledon champion Andy Murray showed little evidence of a three-month layoff due to a back injury to beat Go Soeda of Japan 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 Tuesday in a first-round match at the Australian Open.

He did not face a break point on his serve, and took advantage of six of his 13 break-point opportunities.

Number 4-ranked Murray has only played two official matches since minor back surgery in September. He has reached three finals at Melbourne Park, and a title here would add to his 2012 United States Open title and Wimbledon last year.

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