Pacific Life Open  On until finals Sun 23 March : British ace, Andy Murray is back in action this week at the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells. The $3,589,000 ATP Masters Series Tournament is down to the last sixteen where Murray has clinched his place after a fierce battle with Croatian Ivo Karlovic. Tennis betting fans sweated as the match went to two tie breaks before Murray broke at 4-3 and then served out to win the final set and the match.

The British No 1 is looking to clinch his third title this year after victories in Doha and Marseilles. He now goes on to face Tommy Haas, who he has played only once before when he beat him in last yearÂ’s quarter finals, at around 21.00 GMT on Wednesday. Haas is recovering from shoulder surgery but, after defeating Roddick and Verdasco, looks to be recovering his form.

Murray is upset with his performance against Karlovic citing his own failure to control his temper. He felt he was giving way to his frustration and getting angry with the Croat although, in the final analysis, he was pleased he had finally been able to focus on his play and regain dominance. Murray returned well allowing only eleven aces from Karlovic, while his increased presence at the net enabled him to close down his opponentÂ’s forceful play. Some excellent cross court passes and even a couple of lobs over the lanky Croat finally won the day for our man.

Murray can beat the best, as he has shown previously with dominance over Federer, as long as he can keep a lid on his temper. Sports betting fans will hope the lad is learning this lesson and can progress through to the finals of this event on 23rd March.