Tomas Martin Etcheverry defeated Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court on 16 January 2024, upsetting the pre-match favourite. Murray entered as the odds-on favourite at 1.64, but the Argentine proved too consistent across three sets, taking control after the opening frame and maintaining his dominance through the second and third. The comprehensive nature of the victory—dropping only six games across the final two sets—suggested a significant performance gap on the day. Etcheverry's straight-sets win marks a notable scalp early in the tournament and represents a significant step forward in his Grand Slam record against top-ranked opposition.