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Shanghai Masters: Murray beats Goffin, reaches semifinals

British No 1 Andy Murray reached the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters after defeating Belgium’s David Goffin in straight sets.

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Britain’s Andy Murray has outclassed Belgium’s David Goffin in straight sets to also book his spot in the semifinal of the Shanghai Masters.

The 29-year-old Scot was just unstoppable on Friday and showed a flawless performance at the contest. He overwhelmed his Belgian rival with an impressive score of 6-2, 6-2 in an hour and 35 minutes to record his fifth successive victory against Goffin.

Murray will next play France’s Gilles Simon, who dismantled American Jack Sock in three sets on Friday.