Joakim Backstrom had an albatross in a 7-under 65 Thursday to share a four-way lead after the opening round of the Russian Open, where John Daly struggled with a hand injury to shoot a 70.

Backstrom is tied with David Carter of England, Roope Kakko of Finland and Fredrik Henge of Sweden. Backstrom, also of Sweden, is looking for his second European Tour title.

Daly, who won the 1991 PGA Championship and the 1995 British Open, has recently been struggling with his form, missing the cut at the BMW International Open in June and at the British Open last Friday.

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