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(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-09-30 10:42

MURRAY JOY

Briton Andy Murray realised his ambition of a place in the world top 100 by beating Swedish fifth seed Robin Soderling 7-6 7-6.

The 18-year-old Scot, who was ranked 411th at the end of last season, demonstrated impressive speed around the court to reach his first ATP quarter-final.

"It's a pretty big deal for me, getting to the top 100 when I'm 18," he said. "I said at the start of the year that's my goal. After the first couple of months a lot of people told me I should have kept quiet, but I'm pretty happy with myself now.

"I thought I played a pretty clever match. I used my slice pretty well and I didn't give him so much pace which I think he likes."

Murray's next opponent is third seed and U.S. Open semi-finalist Robby Ginepri.

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