Murray romps through as Blake falls

MADRID (Reuters) - Fourth seed Andy Murray eased into the third round of the Madrid Masters after Italian Simone Bolelli retired injured on Tuesday.

The Briton, playing for the first time since losing to Roger Federer in the U.S. Open final five weeks ago, was leading 6-0 2-1 when Bolelli quit.

The world number 43 appeared to have injured his shoulder when he attempted a smash early on in the second set. He tried to carry on but could not battle through the pain.

However, even if Bolelli had been 100 percent fit, it is unlikely he would have kept Murray on court for much longer.

Looking fresh and hitting the ball crisply, Murray broke Bolelli's serve time and again by scampering after everything the Italian could throw at him. The Scot lost only one point on his own serve in the first set.

"There are a few nerves and the conditions here are tough not just because the ball flies around a bit more but just because the breathing is a bit different (at 660 metres above sea level) There were a lot of things to take into account today so I was really happy with the way I served and moved," Murray said.

Bolelli had gained a place in the draw after Marat Safin withdrew with a shoulder injury. His first round opponent, Nicolas Almagro, had also been troubled by a shoulder problem. On Tuesday, it was Bolelli's turn to be struck down with a strained shoulder.

Murray will meet towering Croatian Marin Cilic next after the 20-year-old toppled 13th seed and local favourite Fernando Verdasco 6-2 6-3.

"He's beaten some really good players in the last few months so it will be a very tough match for me," Murray said, adding that Madrid's fast courts and altitude would help Cilic.