Andy Murray (4/1 Wimbledon 2010 – Outright) overcame a bout of nerves to beat qualifier Kevin Anderson 6-1 6-1 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open – then warned his rivals he expects to get better.

The British number one could not have wished for a more routine opening to his Melbourne Park campaign and did not drop a service game under the Rod Laver Arena roof to send his South African opponent packing.

The 22-year-old was underwhelmed by a paltry 35 per cent of his first serves in play and revealed he did not quite know what to expect from 6ft 8in Anderson, the world’s 148th-ranked player.

However, Anderson proved no match and Murray, who is looking to go beyond the fourth round for the first time in his career, said he was satisfied with his overall performance.

“I’d like to have served bit better,” Murray said.

He added: “I feel good. I got here 10 days earlier than I’ve done in the last three years.

“I feel good and I think that match proved it.”

The young Scot will face France’s Marc Gicquel or Italy’s Simone Bolelli (1/2 Gicquel 6/4 Bolelli – match betting) in round two.

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