Murray books first all-British Queen’s quarter-final

Andy Murray set up the first all-British Queen’s Club quarter-final in the Open era as the defending champion cruised to a 6-3, 6-4 victory over another compatriot, Aljaz Bedene on Thursday.

Murray will face British wildcard Kyle Edmund for a place in the semi-finals after brushing aside Bedene in the second round of the Wimbledon warm-up event.

The last time two British players contested an ATP Tour quarter-final was in Adelaide in 2002 when Tim Henman defeated Greg Rusedski 6-4, 6-4.

“It wasn’t bad. I’m still getting used to the conditions a bit but I played well,” Murray said.

“The British thing had no bearing on it. It’s good the British players are doing well and I’m happy there are more Brits at the bigger events. I had a feeling I would play one here.

“Kyle Edmund is improving all the time — it’s not one massive leap but every year he gets a bit better.”