Andy not entertaining Ivan excuse

Murray denies Lendl's absence has contributed to slump in form

PARIS - World No 1 Andy Murray rejected suggestions that the absence of coach Ivan Lendl was behind his slump in form after reaching the French Open second round.

Former three-time Roland Garros champion Lendl was back in Murray's players' box for the first time since the Australian Open during Tuesday's four-set victory over Andrey Kuznetsov.