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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Andy Murray out of Australian Open after defeat to qualifier Taro Daniel

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Andy Murray’s Australian Open came to a disappointing end with a second-round defeat to world number 120 Taro Daniel - the lowest-ranked opponent to beat him at a grand slam.

Hopes were high that Murray could have another strong run in Melbourne when he ground out a five-set win over Nikoloz Basilashvili in round one, three years after it appeared his career had ended on the same court.

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