Murray dispatches Daniel to start Qatar campaign

Andy Murray took revenge on Taro Daniel with a 6-2, 6-2 first round victory in the Qatar Open on Tuesday.

The Japanese player had knocked out the Scottish former World No 1 in straight sets in the Australian Open in January.

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“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.

“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.”