Australian Open 2022: Andy Murray eliminated after losing in straight sets to Taro Daniel

Updated : Jan 20, 2022 16:40
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Huge disappointment for Former World No. 1 Andy Murray who was eliminated from the Australian Open after facing defeat against Japan's Taro Daniel in the 2nd round on Thursday.

The British player who produced a below-par performance lost straight sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to Taro who is ranked 120 in the world. The Japanese qualifier has reached the third round at the Grand Slam event for the first time. 

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28-year-old Daniel is the lowest-ranked player to have beaten the 3-time Grand Slam Champion who seemed to struggle in the 2nd round after registering a convincing win in his first match in Melbourne. 

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