Gicquel next up for Murray

Originally published on: 26/02/10 13:01

The 32-year-old Gicquel won through by defeating Italian Simone Bolelli 7-6 (7/2) 7-6 (7/2) 6-3 in their rain-postponed match on Tuesday.

Murray has met Gicquel, the world number 57, once previously on a hard court – in Rotterdam last year. The Frenchman retired with the Scot leading 7-6 (7/2) 4-6 3-0.

The match will be played on the outside Margaret Court arena not before 1900 local time (0800 GMT).

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