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Andy Murray: Feliciano Lopez win "was a big step up"

Three-time finalist Andy Murray says that he "did well" to overcome Feliciano Lopez at the Australian Open.

Andy Murray has described his win over Feliciano Lopez at the Australian Open earlier today as "a big step up".

The Scot's preparations for the Grand Slam in Melbourne had been hampered by a back injury that required surgery.

However, he was still able to overcome world number 28 Lopez 7-6 6-4 6-2 to book his place in round four, which maintained his 100% winning record against the Spaniard in the process.

"Today was a big step up for me," said the Wimbledon champion. "Feliciano is a top 30 player. He's a tricky opponent to play.

"I know I have a good record against him, but it doesn't change the fact he's not an easy guy to play against [and a] very different type of opponent to what you normally face. So it was a good test for me and I did well,"

Murray will now take on unseeded Stephane Robert for a place in the quarter-finals.

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Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates winning his second round match against Vincent Millot of France during day four of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2014
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