ANDY MURRAY breezed past France’s Jeremy Chardy in the Paris Masters to secure his 17th victory in a row.

The 24-year-old Scot’s winning streak – which takes in titles in Bangkok, Tokyo and Shanghai – was never in doubt at the Palais Omnisports.

He broke Chardy’s serve in the first game of the match and little resistance was offered in the first set, which Murray took 6-2.

Murray had won all three of his previous encounters with Chardy, took the second set 6-4 and move into the third round of the competition.

Murray was forced to pull out of last week’s Basle tournament with a minor gluteal sprain but he returned to action on Monday evening in the doubles.

He reported a clean bill of health after today’s victory.

“I felt OK, I felt maybe my legs were not as strong and I did not move as well as I can do,” he said.

“But I played pretty well for the most part. I played a relatively solid match.

“I’m glad to get through and hope to play better in the next round.”

Murray’s next opponent will be USA’s Andy Roddick.