Melbourne: Andy Murray who was long-awaited to the Australian Open was taken to the disappointing end in the second round on Thursday when the Grand Slam champion was three times delivered out of the tournament 4-6, 4-6, 4-6, 4-6, 4 -6, 4-6 world number 120 Taro Daniel.
It might still feel the effect of the tiring five battle in the opening round on Tuesday, the 34-year-old Scottish person looked far away when the inspired Japanese opponent bounced along the winner of the initial shot after the winner.
The former world number one Murray did not show more than a glimpse of brilliant tennis which made him the five Australian Open finals as he made 34 mistakes that were not delayed for the first two sets at John Cain Arena.
For the pleasure of the crowd, Murray rose ahead at 2-0 in the third set but Daniel went bankrupt immediately and 45 minutes later had booked his first Grand Slam third round match against Steve Johnson or Jannik Sinner.
Australia Open: Andy Murray Persecuted by Daniel at 2nd Round
