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.
Andy Murray: Alex Corretja savouring 'miracle' resurgence of his 'little brother' at 2022 Australian Open
Alex Corretja says it is “very special” to see Andy Murray back on form again and has described his resurgence as “almost a miracle”. After a difficult few years with injuries and recovering from hip surgery, Murray has managed to string together a run of consistent performances in the last six months. Ad/> He has made a positive start to the season by making the final of the Sydney Tennis Classic and will hope to make the third round of the Australian Open by beating qualifier Taro Daniel on Thursday.
Andy Murray, Naomi Osaka in heartwarming social media exchange at 2022 Australian Open
Andy Murray and Naomi Osaka are feeling the love from each other at the Australian Open. Murray, who is set to play his second-round match against Taro Daniel on Thursday, was seemingly watching Osaka face Madison Brengle on his day off. Ad/> Osaka looked very impressive in a 6-0 opening set and Murray asked on Twitter: “Anyone hit the ball cleaner from the baseline than Naomi Osaka?” Australian Open'Trust your instincts' — Konta on Raducanu's Australian Open hopes25 MINUTES AGO Murray hit back at one reply which said “pretty much all male tennis players” by commenting: “This is not true”.
Medvedev faces tricky Kyrgios challenge at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev will face the mercurial Nick Kyrgios in a tricky second-round clash at the Australian Open on Thursday as the Russian looks to make the most of world number one Novak Djokovic's absence and collect a second major title.
Australian Open order of play: Day 4 - Andy Murray, Emma Raducanu lead GB challenge and Nick Kyrgios v Daniil Medvedev
Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu lead the British challenge on a mouth watering day four of the Australian Open, which includes Nick Kyrgios taking on the highest men's seed, Daniil Medvedev. Dan Evans and Heather Watson are also in action, while Simona Halep and Garbine Muguruza will be hoping to progress.
Australian Open: Emma Raducanu, Andy Murray, Dan Evans & Heather Watson play in Melbourne
Emma Raducanu will look to continue her enjoyment at the Grand Slams when she faces Montenegro's Danka Kovinic for an Australian Open third-round spot.
When does Andy Murray play next match? How to watch Australian Open 2022 live on TV and stream
Andy Murray made a sensational return to the Australian Open by beating Nikoloz Basilashvili in five sets in the first round, three years after he thought he had played his last Grand Slam match. The three-time Slam champion is in his best shape since having his hip resurfaced in 2019 and faces Japan's Taro Daniel in the second round, as he looks to go deep into the tournament in Melbourne.