Australian Open LIVE Results: Andy Murray crashes out- Former world No.1 Andy Murray dream of winning the Australian Open ended on Thursday. He suffered a heavy defeat to Qualifier Taro Daniel (World No.120) in the second round. The match finished 6-4, 6-4 & 6-4 in straight sets with Briton fighting hard for 2 hours and 48 minutes at John Cain Arena but couldn’t outlast the Japanese. In the first round, he beat Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 to reach the second round. For more sports news and Australian Open updates, follow us at InsideSport.IN
One to remember 🙌
🇯🇵 @tarodaniel93 defeats Andy Murray 6-4 6-4 6-4 to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time.
🎥: @wwos • @espn • @Eurosport • @wowowtennis #AusOpen • #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/zcJf1J0m38
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2022
Perhaps still feeling the effects of his gruelling five-set battle in the opening round on Tuesday, the 34-year-old Scot looked out of sorts as his inspired Japanese opponent bounced along the baseline firing winner after winner.
To the delight of the crowd, Murray edged ahead at 2-0 in the third set but Daniel broke back immediately and 45 minutes later had booked his first Grand Slam third-round tie against Steve Johnson or Jannik Sinner.
Game 1: Daniel claims first set 6-4 against Murray.
Game 2: Daniel beats Murray 6-4, the qualifier is on song
Australian Open LIVE Results: Qualifier Taro Daniel outs Andy Murray in second round
All rise for Sir Andy 👑
🇬🇧 @andy_murray takes on Taro Daniel 🇯🇵#AusOpen • #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/fnBtqWjUjP
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2022
By virtue of the win, Murray registered his 49th victory in Australian Open singles, entering the top-five list of all-time as he surpassed Andre Agassi and Ivan Lendl. In the second round, his immediate target now is to achieve his 50th win in the Grand Slam event.
Murray magic ✨@andy_murray outlasts Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4 after nearly four hours of tennis!#AusOpen · #AO2022
🎥: @wwos · @espn · @Eurosport · @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/lr9xMN8f9M
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 18, 2022
Taro Daniel played fellow qualifier Marcelo Tomas Barrios Vera in the first round and defeated him in straight sets 7-6(1), 6-1, 6-1. The Japanese is entering the second round of the Australian Open for the second time in his career. Before the Australian Open, Daniel has played Adelaide International, where he bowed out in the round of 16.
Where to watch Australian Open LIVE streaming?
The match will be streamed live on Sony Sports Network– SONY SIX or SONY LIV app in India.
Region | Broadcaster |
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South Africa | Supersport |
Australia | Nine & Stan Sport |
China | CCTV, iQIYI, GreatSports Media |
Japan | WOWOW |
Malaysia | beIN Sports |
Europe | Eurosport, SSR SRG, Servus TV |
France | Eurosport |
Germany | Eurosport |
Spain | Eurosport |
Switzerland | Eurosport, SSR SRG |
Russia | Eurosport |
Serbia | Eurosport |
India & Subcontinent | Sony 6 |
Latin America & Caribbean | ESPN International |
Middle East | beIN Sports |
Qatar | beIN Sports |
Saudi Arabia | beIN Sports |
UAE | beIN Sports |
Canada | TSN/RDS |
North America & US Virgin Islands | ESPN |
USA | ESPN |
United Kingdom | Eurosport |
Singapore | beIN Sports |
Australian Open LIVE Results: Qualifier Taro Daniel outs Andy Murray in second round
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