Andy Murray overcame a slow start and a third set service break to beat Taro Daniel 1-6 6-2 6-4 in the first round of Indian Wells on Friday and notch his 700th career win.

Indian Wells: Andy Murray beat Japan's Taro Daniel to bag his 700th career win

Andy Murray`s long-awaited return to the Australian Open was brought to a disappointing end in the second round on Thursday when the three-times Grand Slam champion was ushered out of the tournament 6-4 6-4 6-4 by world number 120 Taro Daniel.

Australian Open: Taro Daniel mauls Andy Murray in second round

It is Djokovic`s third consecutive defeat

Novak Djokovic out of Miami Open

Taro Daniel defeated Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 6-1 to set up the next match against Gael Monfils of France

Taro Daniel outplays Novak Djokovic in Indian Wells

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Indian Wells: Andy Murray beat Japan's Taro Daniel to bag his 700th career win

Australian Open: Taro Daniel mauls Andy Murray in second round

Novak Djokovic out of Miami Open

Taro Daniel outplays Novak Djokovic in Indian Wells