Australian Open, Day 2: The end for Murray? + questions about war go unanswered, Nadal signs up with the Saudis
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By Press Association
Andy Murray suffered only his second opening-round defeat at the Australian Open in 16 years on a sobering evening for the Scot at Melbourne Park.
The five-time finalist was outplayed by 30th seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a 6-4 6-2 6-2 loss that was a far cry from his glory days.
His only other defeat in the first round here since 2008 came five years ago in an emotional five-setter against…
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