Tennis: Tim Henman thrashed Canada's Frank Dancevic 6-2 6-1 at the Japan Open yesterday in his first match in Tokyo for eight years.

Afterwards, Henman credited fellow Briton Andy Murray for his renewed zest for the game after reaching the third round at the tournament where he made his ATP Tour debut 12 years ago.

"I think Andy's had a positive effect in a number of different areas," the 10th-seed said. "It's great to have another player share the spotlight."

Brothers Andy and Jamie Murray continued to impress as a doubles team with victory in the first round.

They beat United States pair Eric Butorac and Travis Parrott 7-5 6-3 in Tokyo, following their run to the Bangkok final last week.