Andy Murray's preparations for the French Open received a blow at the Open Sabadell Atlantico as he was beaten 6-4 6-4 by Mario Ancic in the second round.

The Scot fought back from 0-3 down in the first set, but went behind after throwing away his serve at 4-5.

The second set followed a similar pattern with Murray wasting three break points before Ancic won 6-4 6-4.

It is Murray's second defeat in quick succession to Ancic, having lost to the Croat in Miami last month.

"I didn't get that fired-up for the match," said the Scot, who is back in the Top 20 after the latest world rankings were announced on Monday.

"I was going to be here practising anyway, so I had hoped to get a few matches.

"I was flat at the start, but my priority is to train for Rome and Hamburg. I wanted to continue form last week, but (playing here) is not the be-all and end-all.

"I've now got four or five days to get ready for Rome. It and Hamburg are the most important ones going into the French Open. All of the major players should be there, which was not the case last week." 


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