Andy Murray has sealed his place in the last 16 at Queen's after he defeated Nicolas Mahut in straight sets.

The US Open champion returned on Thursday after opening up a one-set lead over his French opponent, with the second set standing at 2-2.

Mahut created three break points during the opening service games but he could not make the breakthrough, and the set would be decided on a tie-break.

Murray secured the early mini-break, before Mahut fought back to make it 4-4.

However, the Scot came out on top in two entertaining rallies and sealed his win with a cross-court backhand.