A dominant display from Andy Murray as he reached his second final of the year, defeating Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-2 6-2 in Marseille.

While Mathieu came into the match having yet to lose a set during victories over Gicquel, Llodra and Simon, he immediately found himself down an early break and never recovered as the Scot's return created chances to break almost every time Paul-Henri served.

Murray's fast start got him a 2-0 early lead, though PHM then held for 2-1 but that quickly became 5-1. Andy had chances to break again but missed out before serving out the set.

Into the 2nd set, Mathieu saved break points in his opening service game as he held but Murray was not to be denied, breaking for 2-1, then 5-2 as he broke for the fourth time.

Despite struggling to get his first serve in play, Andy held his own serve throughout, never having to face a single break point, and incredibly, winning all 16 points on first serve.

"My return was unbelievable. I hope it can continue," said fourth seed Murray afterwards. "This was without doubt one of my best matches since my return from injury."

-- Edited by kundalini at 16:08, 2008-02-16

Another final for Murray! How do the points here compare to the San Jose haul from last year??

Thanks! He's got next week to defend the San Jose points as well I spose!