British No 1 Andy Murray claimed a clinical victory over Feliciano Lopez to secure a place in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters Series.
The Scot raised his game at the end of a tight first set against the Spaniard to clinch the tie-break 7-5.
Murray broke immediately in the second set and produced solid tennis to claim a 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 victory and will face Filippo Volandri in the second round.