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Murray wins Shanghai Masters opener as Fognini crashes

Andy Murray

Andy Murray's bid to make the end of season ATP World Tour Finals remains on course as he powered through his Shanghai Masters opener Tuesday, defeating Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili 6-1, 7-5.

The 27-year-old Scot is desperate to book his place in next month's tournament, which features the world's top eight players, and would need a deep run in Shanghai to help his cause.

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