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Andy Murray struggles past João Sousa to reach French Open third round

Andy Murray booked his place in the French Open third round after surviving a feisty encounter against Portugal’s João Sousa 6-2, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.

Murray was made to feel uncomfortable on Court Philippe Chatrier by a combination of Sousa, who played brilliantly to claim the second set, and French umpire Pascal Maria, who handed the Scot two time-violations for taking too long over his serve.

Frustration made Murray briefly vulnerable, but the British number one regained his composure to seal victory in two hours 30 minutes and advance to a round three match against Australia’s Nick Kyrgios.