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Andy Murray wins 500th career match to reach Miami quarter-finals

ESPN staff
March 31, 2015
Andy Murray was forced to wait for his 500th win by Kevin Anderson © Getty Images
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Andy Murray was made to work hard for his 500th career win, but he finally came past Kevin Anderson to reach the quarter-finals at the Miami Open.

The British No.1 broke his South African counterpart in the very first game before seeing out the first set, but Anderson battled back before Murray stepped up another gear to win 6-4 3-6 6-3.

The 500-mark has been achieved by just 45 other men in the Open era, eight of whom are active, and it sees Murray's career record to 500-155.

Murray, who won this tournament in 2009 and 2013 and is seeking his first title this year, next faces unseeded Dominic Thiem after the Austrian beat Adrian Mannarino 7-6(5) 4-6 7-5.

Earlier in the day, Tomas Berdych moved into the last eight after Gael Monfils fell and hurt his hip.

Eighth seed Berdych was leading 6-3 3-2 when Monfils retired. Monfils, seeded 17th, said he was bruised but hopes to be able to play in his next scheduled tournament in Houston.

Unseeded Dominic Thiem also advanced by beating 28th seed Adrian Mannarino 7-6(5) 4-6 7-5.

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