Andy Murray beaten by Tomas Martin Etcheverry in Australian Open first round

Andy Murray was beaten in straight sets by Tomas Martin Etcheverry (Andy Wong/AP)

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.