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Roberto Bautista Agut secures Madrid Open progress

Roberto Bautista Agut is through to round two of the Madrid Open thanks to a 7-5 6-3 triumph over wildcard Marius Copil.

Roberto Bautista Agut has moved into the second round of the Madrid Open thanks to a straight-sets victory over wildcard Marius Copil.

Both players exchanged blows during a tentative first set, but it was the 14th seed who found a break late on before claiming it 7-5.

It was a more routine affair for Bautista Agut in the second as he surged into a 4-1 lead on his way to winning the match 7-5 6-3.

Last year's semi-finalist will now play American Sam Querrey for a third-round spot.

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