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Andy Murray is aiming for his first ATP Tour win since October 2019's success at the European Open, Antwerp
Andy Murray beat Vasek Pospisil from Canada to reach the quarter-finals at the Moselle Open in France.
34-year-old British ex-world number one won 6-3 6-3 to tie with either France's Lucas Pouille of France or Hubert Hurkacz from Poland.
Murray stated, "I haven't played as many tournaments for a while and I feel good about it."
"I am gaining confidence and watching the points grow. My tennis is improving and the results are already visible.
Murray won a set and defeated Ugo Humbert, world number 26, 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the first round.
Murray is ranked 113th worldwide and will be making his Metz debut for the second time after reaching the final in 2007.
Murray beat Humbert, the highest-ranked player in this season's rankings. He then won against Pospisil (66th) in the rankings.
Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner, has won victories in 684 tour level matches after undergoing two hip surgeries in the last three years.
