1/22/12 9:06 PM | Kelli DeMario
World No. 4 Andy Murray looks to reach the final eight in Melbourne, as he takes to the court against Mikhail Kukushkin. The players are set to meet for the second time this season.
Fourth seed Andy Murray holds a 1-0 series edge over Mikhail Kukushkin, having won their only previous meeting in Brisbane. The Scot rallied to defeat Kukushkin during his title-winning run at the tournament.
Murray advanced to the round of 16 following his straight-set ousting of veteran Michael Llodra. The 24-year-old tallied 48 winners through to a 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 victory in an hour and 45 minutes.
He is bidding for his third quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open.
Kukushkin held on to upset 14th seed Gael Monfils in the third round. The 24-year-old broke serve nine times through to a 6-2, 7-5, 5-7, 1-6, 6-4 victory.
He will attempt to make his first Grand Slam quarterfinal on Monday.
Prediction: Murray in straight sets.
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Don`t know much about this guy except he beat GaelM, doubles ranking is worse than his singles and AndyM beat him in Brisbane making it 1 nil to Andy. Morning slot for Andy though, hot, hot hot! not good for my viewing time either :(
mojo , 1/22/12 9:26 PM