Murray and Huber progress

12 April 2012

Jamie Murray and Liezel Huber came through their first-round mixed doubles match as they defeated Australian pair Chris Guccione and Sophie Ferguson in straight sets 6-2 7-5.

Murray and American Huber claimed an early break and eventually went on to take the opening set 6-2.

The second proved a more hard-fought affair and went with serve until at 5-5, Murray and Huber took the upper hand after again breaking their opponents before serving out for victory.

The number four seeds now face Israel's Andy Ram and Nathalie Dechy from France in the second round.

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