China Open: Andy Murray sees off challenge of Andrey Kuznetsov to set up all-British quarter-final with Kyle Edmund

ANDY MURRAY set up an all-British quarter-final at the China Open after sweeping aside Andrey Kuznetsov.

The British No1 looked in fine form as he gave away just three games, triumphing in straight sets 6-2 6-1 in just over an hour.

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Murray’s serve was the only downside of an otherwise easy match, as the Scot sent down five double faults.

But he was otherwise too powerful for Kuznetsov, who failed to cope with the Brit’s aggressive ground strokes.

And it sets up a quarter-final showdown with Kyle Edmund, who had to battle past Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4 4-6 6-4.

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Novak Djokovic has won the last four titles at the Chinese Open but pulled out last week because of an elbow injury.

The pair have met once before, with Murray triumphing in three set at Queens in 2015.

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Murray and Edmund will meet on Friday to decide who advances to the semis, with David Ferrer the likely opponent.