Andy Murray starts Qatar campaign with win
Andy Murray took revenge on Taro Daniel with a 6-2, 6-2 first round victory in the Qatar Open on Tuesday.
Now that's how you set up a match point 🔥@andy_murray defeats Taro Daniel 6-2 6-2 in Doha 👏@QatarTennis | #qatarexxonmobilopen2022 pic.twitter.com/sigU9wv2tU
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The Japanese player had knocked out the Scottish former World No 1 in straight sets in the Australian Open in January.
“He played very well in Australia, he had a very good run there and was too good for me there,” Murray said after his victory on Tuesday.
Revenge for Murray 👊
After losing out to Daniel at the Australian Open, @andy_murray triumphs 6-2 6-2 in their Doha encounter pic.twitter.com/rPDjB64ey0
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“I tried to be the one dictating from the first point, and I thought I did that well. It was one of the better matches I’ve played in recent months.”
Murray, 34, has won the Qatar title twice: in 2008 and 2009.
“Obviously the results from 12 years ago aren’t going to affect the results this week,” he said.
That's why they call him SIR!@andy_murray produces a moment of magic in Doha ✨ pic.twitter.com/nYOaGbVznz
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“But what it tells me is that the conditions here are good for my game, so if I can play to a good level the courts are going to suit me here and I’ll make it difficult for everyone I play against.”
Murray will face second seed Roberto Bautista Agut in the second round.