Andy Murray marked his 16th appearance at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over qualifier David Goffin. The three-time Grand Slam champion, who has hinted at a potential retirement after this season, displayed an impressive performance, winning eight consecutive matches against the former top-10 Belgian. Murray's dominance was evident as he secured the final 10 points of the opening set and secured a double break for a 5-2 lead in the second set.
Speaking about his improved serving, Murray expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, "This could be the best I've ever served here." The 36-year-old, currently ranked 61st, acknowledged his historical struggles at the desert venue but noted that conditions seemed different this year. Murray highlighted changes in the speed of the balls and the perception of the court size, attributing the altered conditions to his positive experience in the match against Goffin.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who received a first-round bye, awaits his first opponent after Italy's Matteo Arnaldi secured a victory over Frenchman Luca van Assche. Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner, coming off a Rotterdam title, is set to face Thanasi Kokkinakis in the upcoming rounds after the Australian defeated Marcus Giron 6-3, 7-5.
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