Tennis: Murray beats Haase in straight sets at Open

Britain’s Andy Murray plays a return to Netherlands Robin Haase during their men’s singles match on the second day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 15, 2013. AFP /PETER PARKS

MELBOURNE—Britain’s Andy Murray outclassed Dutchman Robin Haase in straight sets to advance to the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

The third seed, playing his first Grand Slam match since winning the US Open, won 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 in 1hr 37min on Rod Laver Arena.

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