The 28-year-old Scot made light work of his little-known opponent at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham.
The British number one kicks off Great Britain's defence of the Davis Cup in Birmingham.
Andy Murray remains committed to playing a full part in Great Britain's Davis Cup defence starting on 4 March.
The Chelsea goalkeeper is a major Andy Murray fan.
Leon Smith's reigning champions begin their title defence at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena between 4-6 March.
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Couple said to have welcomed their first child on 7 February.
The 28-year-old world number one vanquished Andy Murray for the fourth time in an Australian Open.
British number one loses his fifth final as long wait for a first Australian Open triumph continues.
After 64 years as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, the Queen hands the role to the Duchess of Cambridge.
Novak Djokovic has beaten Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open on three previous occasions.
Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares face Daniel Nestor and Radek Stepanek in the final of the men's doubles.
Murray outlasts Raonic in five sets to book repeat of 2015 final against defending champion Djokovic.
Murray faces the Canadian in the semi-final. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.
The 28-year-old Scot won a gruelling match on Rod Laver Arena in four sets (6-3 6-7 6-2 6-3).
Andy Murray has beaten David Ferrer in their last five meetings ahead of their quarter-final clash at the 2016 Australian Open.
Murray prevailed 6-4 6-4 7-6 (7-5) to waltz into a seventh straight quarter-final in Melbourne.
Murray lost his second set but stormed back to seal comfortable win.
Nigel Sears carried away on a stretcher following the incident.
The British number one is chasing his first Australian Open title in Melbourne.
The 28-year-old Scot won in straight sets in Melbourne in just one hour and 30 minutes.
Andy Murray has not lost in the second round of a Grand Slam since the 2005 US Open.