The world number 3 Andy Murray spent less than 2 hours on court to defeat Dutchman Robin Haase in straight sets 6-3 6-1 6-3 in the first round of the Australian Open. Murray will now face Joao Sousa of Portugal in the second round. British number 2 Jamie Baker was defeated 7-6 7-5 6-2 by the man who beat Rafael Nadal last year at Wimbledon Lukas Rosol.