BNP Paribas Open: Andy Murray comes from behind to beat Lukas Rosol at ...

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MURRAY lost the first set to Czech star Rosol but gained control again to move into the third round where he will face Pablo Andujar or Jiri Vesely.

Jayne Kamin-Oncea

Andy Murray in action at Indian Wells

ANDY MURRAY dug deep in Indian Wells last night as he came from behind to beat Lukas Rosol.

The Wimbledon champion is still searching for top form as he continues his comeback from back surgery.

But his desire remains as strong as ever and Murray needed all his mental strength to keep his hopes alive at the BNP Paribas Open.

Czech ace Rosol was the man who stunned Rafa Nadal when he beat the Spaniard in the second round at Wimbledon two years ago.

And he looked set to claim another big scalp in America last night as Rosol won the first set 6-4.

But Murray started to get into his rhythm and levelled things up as he took the second set 6-3.

He then seized the initiative by breaking Rosol in the first game of the decider and the Scot was always in command as he took the set 6-2 to move into the third round.

The Dunblane ace now faces either Spain's Pablo Andujar or another Czech Jiri Vesely.

Murray had earlier teamed up with Jonny Marray to beat Gael Monfils and Juan Monaco in the doubles.

There was plenty to entertain a huge crowd as the British pair edged a breathtaking clash 6-4 4-6 11-9. The grandstands were packed because punters had been desperate to see Swiss duo Stan Wawrinka and Roger Federer team up.

Wawrinka was making his first appearance on the ATP Tour since winning the Australian Open.

And he returned with a win as the Swiss stars beat sixth seeds Rohan Bopanna and Aisam ul-Haq Qureshi 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 10-6.

Wawrinka (left) beat Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal en route to lifting his first Major title in Melbourne.

But he admits the magnitude of the achievement still hasn't fully registered. Wawrinka said: 'It took me time to realise what I did in Australia.

'And when I say that I've won a Grand Slam, it's still feels strange for me.

'I was home after the Davis Cup for three and a half weeks so I'm really happy. My level is really good.

'I'm really looking forward to the rest of the season. It's just the beginning.'

If Wawrinka needs any advice about coping with the pressure of being one of the big guns, he only needs to turn to his doubles partner.

Swiss legend Federer has 17 Slams to his name but is still as hungry as ever for glory.

And he was thrilled to see fans queue around the grounds for his doubles tie.

Federer said: 'It's nice for people to come out and enjoy it. I really had a great time out there with Stan.'

MURRAY is overwhelming favourite for the top prize after his Wimbledon heroics in the summer but has ruled out a trip home from his Miami base as he battles back from back surgery.

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