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Andy Murray into Shanghai Masters third round with win over Steve Johnson

World number two Andy Murray eased into the third round of the Shanghai Masters with an impressive straight-set victory over America's Steve Johnson.

Murray dominated after saving a break point in the opening game, beating world number 24 Johnson 6-3 6-2.

The British number one, 29, will play 13th seed Lucas Pouille of France next.

"I played a very good match. Once I got ahead I managed to keep momentum," said Murray who secured the win in just 74 minutes.

It was Murray's third victory in three meetings with Johnson and was far easier than his 6-0 4-6 7-6 (7-2) quarter-final win at this summer's Rio Olympics.