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The difference between Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal is 'amazing', says Mats Wilander after Brit loses in second round
Mats Wilander says the difference between Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal 'is amazing' as the two enjoy different fortunes in Australia. Murray lost his second round match to Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel in straight sets and looked unable to match his opponent's energy levels. Ad/> But Nadal, one year Murray's senior and playing in his first slam since the French Open, has not yet dropped a set in Australia.
Emma Raducanu crashes out, Andy Murray ponders his Australian Open future
Emma Raducanu has been eliminated from the Australian Open, while fellow Briton Andy Murray suggested he may not be back at Melbourne Park after a straight-sets defeat in the second round.
'Really disappointed' - Andy Murray suggests he will not return to Australian Open unless he improves
Andy Murray has suggested that he will not return to the Australian Open in 2023 unless he is able to be more competitive at major tournaments. The 34-year-old was knocked out in the second round in Melbourne by an impressive performance from Taro Daniel. Ad/> The Japanese qualifier, achieving a career-best Grand Slam progression, took victory in three sets as Murray struggled for fluency and intensity.
Murray mauled by Daniel in Melbourne second round
MELBOURNE : Andy Murray's long-awaited return to the Australian Open was brought to a disappointing end in the second round on Thursday when the three-times Grand Slam champion was ushered out of the tournament 6-4 6-4 6-4 by world number 120 Taro Daniel.
Australian Open: Andy Murray loses in straight sets to Taro Daniel in Melbourne
Britain's former world number one Andy Murray produced a subdued display as he lost to Japan's Taro Daniel in the Australian Open second round.
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'Dangerous work' - Taro Daniel almost hits umpire with wild return of Andy Murray serve at Australian Open
There was a hairy moment during Taro Daniel and Andy Murray's Australian Open second-round match as the Japanese star lashed a fierce return that almost hit the umpire. Daniel had a break point on the Murray serve at 1-1 in the early stages of the match on the ever-boisterous John Cain Arena when the incident occurred. Ad/> As the Brit fired a big serve out wide, the qualifier just about managed to get a racquet on the ball and diverted it, at serious pace, into the oversized chair the umpire was sitting on.