Andy Murray has been given a walkover into the third round of the Barcelona Open after Bernard Tomic pulled out with a back problem.
Murray had been due to face the Australian on Wednesday lunchtime having been given a bye in the first round.
But shortly before the start of play the tournament announced that Tomic, who defeated Dustin Brown in three sets in the first round, had withdrawn.
Although it is positive news on the surface for Murray, the world number one entered the tournament to get more matches under his belt as he works his way back from an elbow injury.
The Scot returned to action last week in Monte Carlo after more than a month on the sidelines but, having beaten Gilles Muller in his opening match, lost to Albert Ramos-Vinolas.
Murray will play the winner of a clash between Spaniards Albert Montanes and Feliciano Lopez in the third round.
British number three Dan Evans is also through to the third round after picking up his first ATP Tour wins on clay and will face fourth seed Dominic Thiem on Thursday.
Source: PA
