Knee no problem for Murray

Andy Murray insists a long-standing knee problem will not affect the defence of his title at this week's AEGON Championship at Queen's.

Scot brushes off knee strapping as Queen's defence gets under way

Andy Murray insists a long-standing knee problem will not affect the defence of his title at this week's AEGON Championship at Queen's. The Scot came through a tough examination by Spain's Ivan Navarro before winning the second round match 7-6 6-3, with Murray uncharacteristically sporting strapping to his right knee. The world number four was pushed all the way by Navarro's surprising serve-and-volley tactics, before turning the match with some fine shots on his return to grass. "The knee is fine," said the Scot. "It's a precaution. I ice my knee after every single match I play and after every single practice. Nothing different. "It was a tough first match. He (Navarro) served very, very well in the first set. "I didn't return particularly well. It was tricky play and not what you expect from a Spaniard, coming forward on every point. It was good. "It's nice to see someone serve and volley. I haven't played a serve and volleyer this year. This is the first time, so it was tricky and he did it very well. "But I started returning well and had some good passing shots. You know, that's what grass court tennis is like. Quick reactions, quick reflexes." Murray will now play either American Mardy Fish or Santiago Giraldo of Colombia in the third round.