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There are still plenty of empty seats on Suzanne Lenglen and those who have stayed away aren't missing too much in terms of razzle-dazzle, but it is, so far, a clinical performance from Murray. The Scot not playing his A game, but he doesn't need to. A trouble-free hold.

If you've done your homework on Golubev,, external and I hope you have, you'll know both his parents - Alexander and Marina - are doctors. Some of his friends call him Andrea, which perhaps explains why Golubev is dressed like a Marine today. A hold to 30 for Golubev and it's a better start in this set.

Mary Pierce
Former Australian and French Open champion on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"I'm sure Andy is happy he was able to get that first set in his pocket but I think he would like to hold serve a bit easier, a bit quicker."

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Ross Hutchins (left) and Colin Fleming of Great Britain lose 7-6 (8-6) 6-4 to Santiago Gonzalez of Mexico and Scott Lipsky of the United States in the first round of the men's doubles.

Golubev's first-set report card would read 10 out of 10 for effort, but the Kazak just hasn't got enough in his locker to truly trouble the Wimbledon champion. The underdog saves one set point, bravely scooting to the net to get the better of Murray.

He's not an easy man to kill off, but Golubev shoots long and wide on a return and the Scot strides towards his chair with the first set in the bag.

Golubev hoicks a backhand into the crowd, which allows Murray to proceed to 0-30 and the 26-year-old is being run ragged. He loops a hopeful forehand into the tramlines. Double break points for Murray - and he needs just the one. A flick of the wrist from Murray for a jaw-droopingly good stabbed cross-court winner.

Mary Pierce
Former Australian and French Open champion on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Andy was starting to get a little bit upset with himself in that game. Those are the kind of things you don't want to see. That's the old Andy. He needs to stay calm. Golubev can do some flashy things but he's going to make mistakes."

At 30-30 Golubev is in with a chance and - oh la la - he proceeds to kiss the line with a fabulous backhand winner down the line. Break point Golubev. The 26-year-old is unable to kill off his opponent, though - a forehand into the net - and to deuce we go.

Second break point saved by Murray but a series of brutal blows from Golubev earns him a third break point. What's has the man from Kazakhstan got? Enough to force Murray into an unforced error, a forehand into the net from Murray.

Mary Pierce
Former Australian and French Open champion on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Andy will definitely be very happy to have won the game. He doesn't want to get broken early in the match, he wants to set a tone. I think the key for Andy is to keep the ball very deep, be patient and then wait for the right opportunity to attack."

Golubev looking far more comfortable in this game, but on the other side of the net is one of the best returners in the world. A dazzling crosscourt return from Murray forces the game to deuce and the Scot quickly accumulates a break point. Golubevsurrenders with a whimper, a double fault and Murray, you sense, will be enjoying Paris at his leisure in a couple of hours.

It's not been a good week for poor Caroline Wozniacki and she's just lost the first set 7-5 to Yanina Wickmayer.

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Golubev advancing to the net more frequently in this game, his volleys packing a punch and he's proving to his doubters that it's not only his outfit that oozes machismo.

Break point to the underdog, but Murray's first serve is too hot to handle and the Brit is out of jail. Murray making a meal of things, but eventually he pulls through, with Golubev screwing a forehand wide. "Come on," murmurs Murray, relieved to have negotiated his way out of that one.

Murray in command of the early exchanges, sending his opponent sliding from tramline to tramline. The Kazak attempts a disguised drop shot, but - eek - it dribbles towards the tape, gifting Murray two break points.

The pair slug it out from the baseline and there's only going to be one winner, and that's Murray. Golubev again netting a simple forehand and it could be goodnight Josephine for the 26-year-old.

Piers Newbery
BBC Sport at Roland Garros

"Girlfriend Kim Sears, fitness trainer Matt Little and the rest of Team Murray are in position, front and centre, right behind their man as he serves. It's still chilly, no change there, and a slight breeze. Luminous yellow/green plays camouflage blue."

Mary Pierce
Former Australian and French Open champion on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Golubev would be better off playing on a faster surface and Andy will take confidence from the fact he has beaten Golubev in their only previous encounter. I like the way Andy settles into his game and starts working out his opponent."

Wimbledon champion Murray the overwhelming favourite today, against an opponent who is ranked 53 in the world and has just one career title to his name. A deft volley the highlight of the opening two points from Murray, but Golubev proves he has a feather-like touch too, placing a delicate volley beyond Murray for 30-15.

Brutal hitting from the baseline from both players, a 15-shot rally ending in the Brit's favour. A spunky first serve from Murray and it's first blow to the Scot.

Cripes. One look at Andrey Golubev and you're rubbing your eyes in disbelief. The 26-year-old from Kazakhstan has decided to dress up as a Marine and is wearing blue camouflage shorts. No-one told me it was fancy dress in Paris today.

Other matches are taking place, of course, and on Court Two Caroline Wozniacki's tussle against Belgian's Yanina Wickmayer is going with serve in the first set.

Andy Murray is warming up on Suzanne Lenglen and there are plenty of empty seats on the show court, the spectators still perhaps enjoying their lunch. There's live commentary of this match on BBC Radio five live sports extra so feel free to tune in.

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Many of the day's other matches have gone with form, with fifth seed David Ferrer winning in straight sets and Simona Halep also progressing to the second round. Another player through is British number two Heather Watson, who beat world number 63 Barbora Zahlavova Strycova.

"I've changed this year, I'm a different person, I've been through a different experience," Watson told BBC Radio 5 live after her win.

"I think it's made me grateful, it's made me see things more clearly and I feel I'm not taking anything for granted. I'm playing well at the moment so I want to take advantage of that as much as I possibly can."

If you've not heard, there have been a couple of surprises at Roland Garros today with women's second seed Li Na and men's 11th seed Grigor Dimitrov departing the tournament earlier than expected.

"Nobody says if you're number two in the world you have to win all the matches," said Li Na after a 7-5 3-6 6-1 defeat by France's Kristina Mladenovic.

"I mean, this is tennis, everyone comes to the court, everyone has a chance to win the match. I think it doesn't matter who plays against me today, I'd always lose the match because I don't think she put a lot of pressure on me. I think today I just gave away the match."