Error-prone Murray survives Berrer scare

Murray,playing his first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals,looked ragged and at times his movement appeared labored in the midday heat. He said later that he didn8217;t feel great8221; at the start of the match and at times felt nauseous on court. It was quite a frustrating match because I was up a break in the second set,and each time I think gave it straight back, Murray said. And then the third set again I went up a break and gave the break straight back. So I could have made it a little bit easier for myself if I played a bit better.

The third-seeded Murray lost his opening service game,but broke back twice to claim the first set. He was saved by his serve which produced three aces and kept the 116th-ranked German off balance.

Berrer dominated the second set,displaying an improved service game and more aggressive play that forced Murray into a slew of unforced errors. Murray went up 3-2 only to see Berrer break back when he hit a volley into the net. Berrer broke Murray to force the decider when the 24-year-old Briton made four unforced errors. After hitting a backhand into the net,Murray punched his leg and muttered to himself.

The first four games of the third set went against serve. Berrer then went up 4-3 only to see Murray regain the momentum and win the final three games to clinch the match. Murray now faces Swiss qualifier Marco Chiudinelli,who beat Nikolay Davydenko 6-4,5-7,6-4.

Sania ousted

Sania Mirza was shown an early exit in the first round of BMW Malaysian Open. The 26-year-old,who had just recovered from a knee injury in August,was defeated 2-6,6-1,4-6 by Eleni Danilidou of Greece.