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Laura Robson fought back from a set down to beat eighth seed Petra Kvitova on day four of the Australian Open, causing the biggest upset of the day.
Andy Murray also booked his place in the third round, with a straight-sets win over Joao Sousa, to make it three Brits in round three.
There were also wins for world number two Roger Federer, defending women's champion Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams.
Read how all the action unfolded below:
1.39pmRight, that's all the action from day four of the Australian Open. Don't forget to check out all the reports and reaction to today's matches, and join Sports Mole again from midnight for day five, including Heather Watson's third round match against Agnieszka Radwanska. Until then, thanks for joining us.
1.36pmWhile a great result for Robson, that was far from the most attractive tennis to grace the tournament. Her third round American opponent has looked good so far, so she'll need to raise her game to compete.
1.35pmSpeaking on court after the match, the 18-year-old thanks the crowd for staying so late: "I'm amazed that so many people stayed to watch. I thought that you would all leave after Federer!"
1.32pmThe victory means there will be two British women in the third round of the Australian Open since 1987, before either Robson or Heather Watson were born!
1.32pmThat was a sensational finish from Laura Robson, she saved her finest tennis for the last game, and sets up a third round match against Sloane Stephens.
1.31pmGAME, SET AND MATCH! Robson 2-6 6-4 11-9
1.30pmThree match points for Robson!
Robson 2-6 6-3 *10-9 KvitovaBREAK! Some frankly awful serving from Kvitova gives Robson another break. The Brit struggled a little with her accuracy, missing a couple of forehands, but she takes the game regardless. Robson will now serve for the match again.
Robson 2-6 6-3 9-9* KvitovaSome excellent serves and a stunning volley help Robson to a fairly straight-forward hold. Her coach looks exhausted, but the Brit still looks fairly fresh.
Robson 2-6 6-3 *8-9 KvitovaKvitova misses her opening serve but manages a second-serve ace, before following with a fairly solid performance to take the game. How long can they keep this up?!
1.18pmWith neither player having much of an advantage, the match approaching the three-hour mark and the local time coming up towards 12.20am Friday morning, it's not impossible that this game could run over to tomorrow's schedule.
Robson 2-6 6-3 8-8* KvitovaWhen Robson gets her first serve in it is too much for Kvitova to handle. A solid service game allows Robson to hold.
Robson 2-6 6-3 *7-8 KvitovaKvitova led her emotions get the better of her, arguing with the umpire over a line call. However, she re-discovered her composure and managed to hold on, putting the pressure back on Robson's serve.
Robson 2-6 6-3 7-7* KvitovaRobson races to a 40-0 lead before missing two first serves to allow Kvitova a foothold in the game. However, a powerful serve was too much for Kvitova to control, and Robson held her serve.
Robson 2-6 6-3 *6-7 KvitovaKvitova still isn't entirely comfortable with her serve, but it's good enough for her to hold, and Robson will need to win the next game to stay in the match.
Robson 2-6 6-3 6-6* KvitovaBREAK! Nerves get the better of the teenager. She misses all of her first serves, struggling with her ball toss, and it's an easy break back for Kvitova.
Robson 2-6 6-3 *6-5 KvitovaBREAK! She's done it! Robson smashes her forehand past her opponent to take the lead for the first time in the third set, and will now serve for a place in the third round.
12.52pmRobson has a break point. If she can take it she'll be serving for the match.
Robson 2-6 6-3 5-5* KvitovaRobson holds despite some good returning from Kvitova. The Czech has been screeching every time she won a point, while hanging her head at every miss, she's really letting her emotions show. Robson, meanwhile, looks fairly calm.
Robson 2-6 6-3 *4-5 KvitovaKvitova serves better than in her previous two games, but Robson makes some stunning returns to force a break point. Kvitova found a couple of aces to help her see out the game, and is now just one game away from the third round.
Robson 2-6 6-3 4-4* KvitovaRobson superbly recovers a Kvitova drop shot, before finishing the game with a brilliant ace to level the set.
Robson 2-6 6-3 *3-4 KvitovaBREAK! This really isn't one for those who are fans of serving. Kvitova opens the game with another double fault, before missing several more first serves, allowing Robson easy returns against the second.
Robson 2-6 6-3 2-4* KvitovaBREAK! Unforced errors cost Robson, as she finds the net on more than one occasion to hand the break straight back to Kvitova.
12.27pmKvitova now has 14 double faults. If she manages to beat Robson, she'll need to eliminate those for the next round.
Robson 2-6 6-3 *2-3 KvitovaBREAK! Robson reacts well to Kvitova's new found serving form and takes the game to deuce, before the former Wimbledon champion seems to lose her serve again, firing down three more double faults to help Robson to get the break back.
Robson 2-6 6-3 1-3* KvitovaRobson serves well to take her first game of the final set, including a fantastic ace along the centre line. She'll need to break Kvitova as soon as possible to get back in this set, but she's not finished yet.
Robson 2-6 6-3 *0-3 KvitovaKvitova finally seems to have put her struggles on serve behind her and is making Robson pay. The Brit is finding it difficult to make good returns against some sensation serves from the eighth seed.
Robson 2-6 6-3 0-2* KvitovaBREAK! A slightly nervous-looking Robson allows Kvitova a 40-0 lead, before fighting back to 40-30, but the lead for too great for the Czech, and she sent Robson out wide, forcing the Brit to send the ball in to the net from a tricky angle.
12.11pmThe winner of this match will face American Sloane Stephens in the third round, after she beat Kristina Mladenovic in straight sets earlier.
Robson 2-6 6-3 *0-1 KvitovaKvitova serves up her 11th double fault, but manages to save a break point to take the first game of the third set.
12pmBoth players are off the court at the moment, with Robson having asked the umpire for permission to get changed. The temperature on court is over 36°C.
11.59amRobson was much improved in that set compared to the first. She was much more comfortable against the Kvitova serve, although the Czech has been struggling, and was able to utilise her impressive forehand more often.
11.58amRobson sends a powerful serve to Kvitova, who forces her forehand return long to hand the second set to the Brit.
11.56amSET! Robson 2-6 6-3 Kvitova
11.56amTwo set points for Robson!
Robson 2-6 *5-3 KvitovaIt's an easy hold for Kvitova. It's one of the few games where the Czech has been able to use her serve as a weapon. Robson will now serve for the set again.
Robson 2-6 5-2* KvitovaBREAK! Three double faults from Robson allows Kvitova to get one break back and keep the second set alive. Robson is still a break up, so will have another chance on her own serve to seal the set if she can't get the break back in the next game.
Robson 2-6 *5-1 KvitovaBREAK! Robson is now in complete control of the second set, having broken Kvitova twice. Her forehand is causing the Czech all kinds of problems, while Kvitova is also still having problems with her own serve. Robson just needs to hold her nerve to serve out the set and level the match.
Robson 2-6 4-1* KvitovaBoth players seem to be finding their rhythm here, but it's Robson who comes away with the game, with some brilliant serves and stunning ground strokes.
Robson 2-6 *3-1 KvitovaBREAK! Finally, Robson manages to cash in a break point, and takes a two-game lead in the second set. Kvitova is still struggling to get her first serve in, giving Robson a greater chance to return.
11.30amUnfortunately, the turning point for Robson came when, at 40-0 up, she reached for her right ankle, which is heavily strapped. Hopefully it was nothing more than a twinge. She seemed to be moving ok by the end of the game.
Robson 2-6 2-1* KvitovaRobson races to a 40-0 lead, but then mistakes from the Brit allow Kvitova to take the game to deuce, before taking the game with an ace.
Robson 2-6 *1-1 KvitovaEventually it's a hold for Kvitova but she didn't make it look easy. Robson has had eight break points against Kvitova in the last two service games from the Czech, but has failed to take any of her chances.
11.22amKvitova is now up to nine double faults in this match, and we're only in the 10th game!
Robson 2-6 1-0* KvitovaA solid opening service game from Robson. She had to rely on her second serve a couple of times, but her play during rallies was excellent. Now she needs to attack the Kvitova serve.
11.13amTo be honest, that was a set to forget for both players. Kvitova may have won the final game, but she served four double faults during that game alone.
11.11amA tense final game sees Laura Robson fail to convert six break points, while Kvitova seals the set with her third set point and a game lasting almost 11 minutes.
11.09amSET! Robson 2-6 Kvitova
Robson 2-5* KvitovaBREAK! A devastating break against Robson. The Brit was 40-15 up, but a string of errors allowed Kvitova back in to the game, and she punished Robson for her mistakes.
Robson *2-4 KvitovaRobson struggles to return the powerful Kvitova serve, but does get the better of her opponent when she gets in to a rally. Kvitova takes the game, but Robson is still in this set.
Robson 2-3* KvitovaBREAK! A couple of brilliant forehands from Kvitova and a lucky hit of the net chord help the Czech to another break.
Robson *2-2 KvitovaKvitova also finds confidence with her serve, and takes an easy hold against her teenage opponent.
Robson 2-1* KvitovaRobson still shows a few nerves on serve, adding another double fault, but she recovers, and finishes the game with two stunning aces.
Robson *1-1 KvitovaBREAK! A great response from Robson, as Kvitova also struggles with her opening service game. Two double faults from Kvitova helped Robson to a break point, before the Czech caught the ball on the net to hand her break back.
Robson 0-1* KvitovaBREAK! It's a shaky start for the young Brit. Two double faults and two unforced errors give Kvitova an easy break.
10.31amRobson will start on serve.
10.28amRobson and Kvitova are out on court warming in, so we're just minutes away from the start of the match. Kvitova will be the favourite, but Robson will make her work hard.
10.27amRobson plays as a Brit, but she was born in Melbourne, with her parents relocating to Singapore when she was 18 months old, before settling in the UK when she was six.
10.23amKvitova will be no push-over through. It's less than two years since the Czech won Wimbledon, and she made it to the last four of two Grand Slams in 2012.
10.22amThe 18-year-old is no stranger to causing a Grand Slam upset, knocking both Kim Clijsters and Li Na out of the US Open last year.
10.20amWell, there's a bit of a break in play at the moment, but don't go anywhere, as Laura Robson will be heading in to the Rod Laver Arena very shortly, where she'll be looking to cause an upset against world number nine Petra Kvitova.
10.18amAlso through to the third round is Richard Gasquet with a comfortable win over Alejandro Falla in well under two hours. The number nine seed already has a title in the bag this season, and has looked in sensational form in both matches at the Australian Open so far.
10.17amLooking ahead to the third round, Federer said: "I guess I've got to play tough, I don't mind the physical aspect. I have a feeling we're going to maneuver around a big more, a bit more finesse."
10.15amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Falla 3-6 2-6 2-6 Gasquet
10.14amSpeaking on court after his match, Federer has hailed his opponent's efforts: "It's a tough match up with Nikolay, he's a good player. It's nice to see him playing well again, he's had some difficulties in the last couple of years. It's always a pleasure to play against him whatever his ranking."
10.13amIt took the Swiss star just short of 2 hours to cruise through to round three, where he'll face the home favourite, Bernard Tomic.
10.12amIt's an emphatic finish from Roger Federer, sending an ace past Nikolay Davydenko to seal a straight sets win over the Russian.
10.11amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Davydenko 3-6 4-6 4-6 Federer
10.09amOn court two, in the only other game underway at the moment, Richard Gasquet is serving for the match.
Davydenko 3-6 4-6 4-5* FedererDavydenko holds in a fairly straight-forward game. He'll need to force his first break point of the match if he wants the next game not to be his last in the tournament.
Davydenko 3-6 4-6 *3-5 FedererFederer easily holds his serve again, and now needs just one game to progress to the third round.
10.06amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Nieminen 3-6 7-6[4] 3-6 7-6[4] 1-6. 10 sets in a little over 48 hours was just too much for Jarkko Nieminen in the end, as Ivan Dodig comfortably wins the fifth set to move in to the third round.
Davydenko 3-6 4-6 3-4* FedererFederer has definitely taken his foot off the gas a little, he's not pushing against the Davydenko serve as much as earlier in the match.
Davydenko 3-6 4-6 *2-4 FedererFederer's serve is just sensational, there's little Davydenko can do to attack against it as the world number two adds another easy hold to his tally.
9.58amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Del Potro 6-2 6-4 6-2 Becker The sixth seed cruises in to the third round, easily beating his unseeded opponent.
9.57amDon't forget, after this match it will be Britain's Laura Robson on the Rod Laver Arena, taking on 2011 Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.
Davydenko 3-6 4-6 2-3* FedererDavydenko saves a break point. It looks like Federer may have eased off a little, knowing that one break will be enough to progress as long as he continues to be comfortable on his own serve.
9.52amBenjamin Becker has just saved two match points against Juan Martin Del Potro. The German is down two sets against the sixth seed, and 5-1 in the third set.
Davydenko 3-6 4-6 *1-3 FedererFederer's pace is too much for Davydenko to handle, as he races to another easy service hold.
Davydenko 3-6 4-6 1-2* FedererDavydenko puts his first service game behind him for an easy hold. Federer is unhappy after the Russian waits quite some time before deciding to challenge a call on a long serve, but hawkeye shows that the ball was out.
Davydenko 3-6 4-6 *0-2 FedererA difficult start to the game for Federer 30-0 down before a series of powerful serves and stunning backhands brought him through. Davydenko appears to have thrown caution to the wind, and is trying all sorts to attempt to catch Federer out. Nothing seems to be working for him though.
9.44amSET! Nieminen 3-6 7-6[4] 3-6 7-6[4] Dodig. After a five-set thriller with Tommy Haas two days ago, Jarkko Nieminen finds himself in another epic battle, this time with Ivan Dodig.
Davydenko 3-6 4-6 0-1* FedererBREAK! The worst possible start to the third set for Davydenko, who is played off the court in his opening service game. The Russian has rarely looked threatening against the Federer serve, so that may well be the match wrapped up for the Swiss player.
9.40amSET! Falla 3-6 2-6 Gasquet. Another easy set for the Frenchman. He's just one set away from the third round.
9.39amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Lu [5]6-7 6-4 6-0 1-6 6-8 Monfils. What a remarkable comeback from Gael Monfils, who looked almost certain to retire after sustaining an injury in the third set.
9.38amA straight-forward service game against for Federer, just the one unforced error delaying him slightly. It's a long way back now for Davydenko.
9.36amSET! Davydenko 3-6 4-6 Federer
9.34amIn the Hisense Arena, Monfils has just had two match points saved in the fifth set against Lu.
Davydenko 3-6 4-5* FedererDavydenko saves two set points to force Federer to serve for the set. Some stunning play from both players. It's a shame that Davydenko has not been able to play to this standard throughout the match, as it would have been a much closer contest.
Davydenko 3-6 *3-5 FedererAll sorts of problems for Federer. A double fault, along with some superb returns from Davydenko has the world number two looking shaky, but he was able to hold on, and is closing in on a two-set lead.
9.24amSET! Del Potro 6-2 6-4 Becker. A better second set from the German, but Juan Martin Del Potro is well in control in the Margaret Court Arena.
Davydenko 3-6 3-4* FedererDavydenko looks to have found something. His serve is too strong for Federer, as the Russian easily holds serve for the first time in the match.
Davydenko 3-6 *2-4 FedererA couple of unforced errors from Federer and some more balanced play from Davydenko sees Federer have to work to hold his serve. However, the number two seed's serve carries him through.
9.16amDavydenko is blowing hot and cold at the moment. Some moments of sheer brilliance combined with some sloppy errors so far this set. In the last game, the Russian gained advantage with a superb ace, before mis-hitting a simple forehand to take the game back to deuce. Consistency will be key if he's to get back in this match.
Davydenko 3-6 2-3* FedererFederer brings up another break point, but Davydenko dips deep, beating the Swiss with a two-handed volley, before forcing a mistake from Federer to take the game.
Davydenko 3-6 *1-3 FedererFederer really is flying now. Davydenko is struggling to return to Federer serve, and will find it difficult to get the break back unless he can move in to another gear.
9.08amSET! Falla 3-6 Gasquet. The French player continues his recent good run with a comfortable win in the first set of his second round match.
Davydenko 3-6 1-2* FedererBREAK! Davydenko starts the game well, serving up his second ace of the match, but some devastating returns from Federer gives him his first chance to break in the second set, and he takes it.
Davydenko 3-6 *1-1 FedererAnother straight-forward game for Federer, allowing Davydenko just the one point.
Davydenko 3-6 1-0* FedererFederer makes it tough on Davydenko, but the Russian holds his opening service game of the second set. A double fault from Davydenko had put Federer in a strong position, but he couldn't take advantage of it, getting the ball caught in the net.
8.56amDavydenko offered little resistance against the Federer serve in the final game of the first set. Some flashes of brilliance from the Wimbledon champion in the opening set. Davydenko will have to dip deep to stay with him.
8.55amSET! Davydenko 3-6 Federer
8.54amSET! Del Potro 6-2 Becker. It's been a quick start from the sixth seed in the Margaret Court Arena.
Davydenko 3-6* FedererDavydenko seems to have lost his confidence from the early part of the set, missing several first serves, and having to rely on long shots from Federer to get points. However, after facing a couple of set points, Davydenko finds an ace to take the game, and force Federer to try to serve out the set.
Davydenko *2-5 FedererSome crushing serves from Federer sees him easily hold his serve, and is now just one game away from taking the first set. Any struggles he was having a few games ago seem to have left him.
Davydenko 2-4* FedererBREAK! Federer gets the break following a lengthy game. A couple of basic mistakes from Davydenko gifts the game to Federer. The Russian will need to hit back quickly to stay in the set.
8.41amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Jovanovski 7-5 7-5 Safarova A bit of a surprise on court three as the 17th seed is knocked out in straight sets by Bojana Jovanovski.
8.39amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Stephens 6-4 6-3 Mladenovic Sloane Stephens is safely through to the third round of the women's singles with an easy win over Kristina Mladenovic.
Davydenko *2-3 FedererDavydenko is making Federer work for every point. The Swiss player serves a rare double fault at the start of the game, before having to face several deuce's before taking the game.
8.34amAnother men's singles match is just starting on court two. Ninth seed Richard Gasquet, who has been in impressive form recently, takes on Alejandro Falla.
Davydenko 2-2* FedererFederer brings up the first break point of the match, but misses out in a sensational rally with the Russian. Davydenko fights back to get advantage before showing his pace behind the baseline to beat the second seed in another lengthy rally. Impressive stuff from the Russian.
8.25amSET! Lu [5]6-7 6-4 6-0 1-6 Monfils. Somehow, Monfils manages to put the injury that pained him throughout the third set behind him to level the match, and they will now head in to a deciding set in the Hisense Arena.
Davydenko *1-2 FedererFederer is producing some stunning serves early in this match, but isn't quite up to full pace yet, finding the net with two volleys during the last game.
Davydenko 1-1* FedererDavydenko raced to a 40-0 lead before Federer fought back, winning a high-paced rally with a cross-court backhand. Despite dropping a couple of point, Davydenko holds his nerve to take the game.
8.17amAlso, on the Margaret Court Arena, Juan Martin Del Potro has just begun his second-round match against Benjamin Becker.
8.15amOver in the Hisense Arena, whatever injury was plaguing Gael Monfils has cleared up. He's leading 4-1 in the fourth set.
Davydenko *0-1 FedererNot the smooth start the number two seed would have been looking for, but Federer holds his serve. He founds himself 15-30 down and had to rely on a couple of second serves, but he won't be too concerned.
8.12amA bit of news from the doubles, Serena and Venus Williams have progressed to the second round of the women's tournament, with a 6-3 6-1 win over Camila Giorgi and Stefanie Vogele.
8.10amDavydenko and Federer have begun their warm-ups, and are almost ready to go. Federer will be the favourite on paper, but Davydenko has been resurgent of late, so this one should be a good contest.
8.06amWe'll still be keeping on eye on the match between Monfils and Lu. The last set was painful to watch as the Frenchman battled injury. He's started the fourth set well though, holding his serve in the first game.
8.04amThanks Matt. Good morning all. We'll be moving back to the Rod Laver Arena shortly with the evening matches getting underway in the next few minutes. It's two crackers there today. Roger Federer will face Nikolay Davydenko first, before Laura Robson looks to became the third Brit to make it in to the third round of the singles, when she takes on former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.
8amThat's all you're getting from me! Sian Cowper is on hand to take over for the remainder of the action. Over to you, Sian.
Lu [5]6-7 6-4 6-0 0-0* MonfilsSET! As expected, although Monfils got a couple of points, Lu wraps up the set with a bagel. He leads 2-1. Monfils will continue somehow.
Lu [5]6-7 6-4 *5-0 MonfilsBREAK! A rapid break from Lu and he's one game away from going 2-1 up in sets. No resistance whatsoever from Monfils, surely he should just call it a day?
7.55amFantastic forehand from Lu - even a fit Monfils wouldn't have reached that one.
Lu [5]6-7 6-4 4-0* MonfilsIt's cruel now. Lu obviously is just playing his normal game, but it's kind of looking like he's picked a competition winner from the crowd to play against.
Lu [5]6-7 6-4 *3-0 MonfilsBREAK! Monfils still refuses to give up, despite his clear injury. He has always had injury troubles and they have struck again here in the second round of the Australian Open.
7.47amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Simon 2-6 6-3 7-6[4] 6-2 Levine
Lu [5]6-7 6-4 2-0* MonfilsLu is firmly in control now and Monfils looks less and less mobile by the game. It's a hold to love and the last two shots Monfils didn't even move for it.
Lu [5]6-7 6-4 *1-0 MonfilsBREAK! Lu carves out another break point, but poor shot selection at the net brings it back to deuce. Monfils is again hurt, forcing him to play between his legs and he wins the points after Lu hits the net. He gets another break point and this time wins it at the net. Monfils looks very tired.
7.38amGood, powerful baseline rally ends with Lu finishing it with a powerful forehand winner.
7.37amA deft touch at the net from Monfils to round of a well-worked point, but then he undoes it by flicking a baseline shot way wide.
7.36amExcellent start to the third set from Monfils, with a winner down the line on the forehand.
Lu [5]6-7 6-4 0-0* MonfilsSET! Huge rally with both men trading baseline shots. Monfils goes for the kill with the drop shot but Lu glances a return clear of the Frenchman. Lu steps it up and gets three set points... Of which he needs just one! A huge ace wins it and after being behind for much of the set, Lu is level overall.
Lu [5]6-7 *5-4 MonfilsBREAK! Excellent baseline play from Lu sends Monfils running before the eventual backhand winner. He earns two break points from that but only needs one and it's the very first break of the game! Suddenly Lu's serving for the set to level the match.
7.28amTerrible leave from Monfils! He motioned for the volley after the shot down the line from Lu but decided to leave it! It ended a feet inside the line. He's in trouble at 0-30.
Lu [5]6-7 4-4* MonfilsGood power from the baseline from Lu early in the game gets him a 30-0 lead and he finishes it easily for the first hold to love he's had for a while. Still no break points for Monfils.
7.26amA look back at the Simon game. He now leads 2-1 in sets after taking the third in a breaker. Good comeback from him.
Lu [5]6-7 *3-4 MonfilsHe then hits a double fault, but it's another comfortable hold and the pressure returns to Lu. Most of the play is coming from Monfils - at least on his own serve but he has to translate this to earn a break.
7.23amFantastic few points from Monfils. First an ace wide left before two points in which he forced Lu wide and finished with a deft volley to the open court.
Lu [5]6-7 3-3* MonfilsIt's another close one and another show of aggressive hitting from Monfils, but Lu is able to hold once more. I'd put my mortgage on another tie-break here.
7.20amMonfils gets the early lead in the game, but goes long to end a rally in which he was the aggressor.
Lu [5]6-7 *2-3 MonfilsThat could go down as showboating from Monfils. He double-checks the score with the umpire before hammering down an ace for the hold to love.
Lu [5]6-7 2-2* MonfilsLu does eventually hold, and that was important. An absolutely superb point, consisting of several defensive lobs from Monfils and three or four smashes from Lu, who finally gets one right for the winner. Still no break.
7.13amA gruelling game this one. Monfils really wants that break but Lu is managing to hold him off.
7.13amA note on the order of play tomorrow: Heather Watson, Britain's number one, will open proceedings on Hisense. Click here for the full story.
7.10amMonfils responds with a punishing backhand winner right down the line. Again great movement from Lu, this time at the net as he volleys cross-court.
7.09amLu picks up his movement, bringing Monfils to the net before lobbing delightfully over his head. Great point.
Lu [5]6-7 *1-2 MonfilsDominant service game from Monfils. He moves the court really well on the last point, comes to the net and volleys an easy winner. He's certainly been the better, I'm just surprised he doesn't hold more of a lead.
Lu [5]6-7 1-1* MonfilsBit baseline rally with well-struck shots from both men, but again it goes Monfils's way as Lu hits the net. Lu recovers well with some good serves to take control and takes an important hold.
Lu [5]6-7 *0-1 MonfilsMonfils starts with an ace. Lu cannot find his range at the moment and goes long again to gift game point, which Monfils takes with a deft drop volley.
Lu [5]6-7* MonfilsSET! Big rally ends in another unforced error from Lu and Monfils takes the set.
6.54amHe too miscues, this time a backhand, but it's wildly out of the court. Appalling shot. However he puts it behind him to move ahead 6-5. Set point.
6.53amStill very little in this in the breaker. Monfils has the mini-break now and leads 5-4 on serve. Two points needed for him.
6.50amLu gets the early mini-break but at a crucial 3-1 he completely mishits a forehand out of play. Lifeline for Monfils.
Lu *6-6 MonfilsLu telegraphed a drop shot but got another chance to hit a winner, putting the backhand wide of the line. Monfils recovers to take it to the breaker.
6.44amWe're at 30-30 here, Lu can smell blood and is attacking Monfils's serve. Now a set point Lu...
6.42amBig forehand from Monfils sets up a cross-court volley; good point for the Frenchman.
Lu 6-5* MonfilsIndeed if Monfils can hold serve then it'll be decided with a breaker. It's being played at a very relaxed pace. I blame the heat, I certainly wouldn't want to be running around.
Lu *5-5 MonfilsMonfils dropped one point that time on his way to a hold of serve. Lu is getting nowhere near a break. This one is heading for a tie-break.
6.38amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Duckworth 6-3 3-6 4-6 7-6[3] 8-10 Finally over and Kavcic got the vital break.
Lu 5-4* MonfilsThis one was much closer and Monfils started to attack Lu's serve, but the latter held on once more. The Frenchman looks most likely to break, though.
Lu *4-4 MonfilsGame to love for Monfils now. No problem at all for him, yet I don't think there's been a break point all game so far.
6.28amThe Duckworth/Kavcic game is still with serve in the decider. The Slovenian is now 9-8 up.
Lu 4-3* MonfilsLu, likewise, drops just one point on his serve.
Lu *3-3 MonfilsA reasonably comfortable hold for Monfils there and neither player has really had a look-in at his opponent's serve so far, half way through the set.
Lu 3-2* MonfilsMonfils limped slightly in that game after a slide, but he didn't call the trainer. He's not moving properly out there though.
6.21amJames Duckworth and Blaz Kavcic are locked in a fifth-set battle. It is 8-7 to Kavcic, but Duckworth is on serve. That one started coming up to five hours ago now.
6.19amSET! Simon 2-6 6-3 Levine
Lu *2-2 MonfilsFor the first half of that game Monfils looked lazy and confused, but then he started to play and turned around 15-40 to win the game.
Lu 2-1* MonfilsAnyway, Lu holds serve as well. It's apparently 40C out there now. I couldn't even lie down in that heat, let alone play tennis!
6.13amBack to Tomic for a minute. In his interview he said something along the lines of "anyone can play well against anyone, as you've just seen from Brands". Pretty sure Tomic is unseeded too..
Lu *1-1 MonfilsThe Frenchman shows good pace on the ground to hold his service game and early on there's not a lot to choose between the two.
6.07amLet's head to the Gael Monfils vs. Yen-Hsun Lu game. Both players are unseeded but both, in particular Monfils, are good to watch.
Tomic [4]6-7 7-5 7-6[3] 7-6[8] BrandsGAME, SET AND MATCH! Finally, Tomic manages to see off the German. Brands cannot save match point eight and the Australian advances, probably to face Roger Federer.
5.56amBrands now leads 8-7 after saving seven match points so far.
5.55amBrands saves all three! It's 6-6!
5.53amTomic now leading 5-3 in the breaker and he's closing in. It's 6-3 with a superb forehand winner and three match points.
5.50amBrands nets and the mini-break goes to the Australian. He assures this with an ace down the middle.
5.50amOne apiece in the breaker, no serve advantage as yet.
Tomic [4]6-7 7-5 7-6[3] *6-6 BrandsTomic turns it up at just the right time and works two match points. He blows the first with a poor shot into the net and Brands saves the other with a superb wide ace. The German works himself an advantage but Tomic saves that with a spinning forehand that Brands nets. A phenomenal points sees Tomic eventually go long. Tie-break again.
Tomic [4]6-7 7-5 7-6[3] 6-5* BrandsMeanwhile, Tomic wraps up another service game to love. The German's only chances seem to be tie-breaks and if he holds here he'll have another shot at one.
5.40amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Wozniacki 6-1 6-4 Vekic Comfortable if not dominant for the Dane, but Vekic has a bit future ahead of her you feel.
Tomic 6-7[4] 7-5 7-6[3] *5-5 BrandsThe German hits his 65th winner and Tomic follows it up next shot with a superbly disguised drop shot. Poor forehand gives Tomic match point, but it's saved with a huge ace. He wins the game with another, very good hold that.
5.36amSET! Simon 2-6 Levine. Potential upset as Canadian Jesse Levine is up comprehensively on 14th-seed Gilles Simon.
Tomic 6-7[4] 7-5 7-6[3] 5-4* BrandsSuperb shot. Finally a serve is attacked but Tomic flicks his wrists and knocks a spinning forehand flying over the net. It ends the same way as countless other games - a service hold. Tomic needs just one more, will he try to do it on the break here? That seems unlikely.
Tomic 6-7[4] 7-5 7-6[3] *4-4 BrandsBelieve it or not, that's another hold. The serves aren't particularly brilliant, but they seem to be dominating.
5.31amToo many returns are either off target or not strong enough to get the receiver in the rally in this one.
5.31amWozniacki needs just one more game to beat Vekic. She's up 5-3, but Vekic is serving.
Tomic 6-7[4] 7-5 7-6[3] 4-3* BrandsThere's really very little competition on either serve. Rallies aren't lasting very long and there's a lack of urgency for both men to go for the break, even though it's becoming very important. Two tie-breaks already, maybe they want a third?
Tomic 6-7[4] 7-5 7-6[3] *3-3 BrandsA simple service game form Brands keeps us level in this fourth set. Can either man get a break?
Tomic 6-7[4] 7-5 7-6[3] 3-2* BrandsTomic comes from behind again to hold, and he too finishes off with an ace.
Tomic 6-7[4] 7-5 7-6[3] *2-2 BrandsA lovely lob from Tomic is recovered through his legs by Brands, but he can't keep it in bounds for a Tomic break point. A big forehand and a big serve put Brands back on top and he clinches the hold with an ace. Good determination there.
5.20amWell.. instead of making it 0-40 he puts a simple forehand into the tramlines.
5.19amTomic now goes up 0-30. You'd fancy him for the break now.
Tomic 6-7[4] 7-5 7-6[3] 2-1* BrandsThat was a big chance for a break for the German, but he could only plop the returns back to Tomic at 0-30 up. As such Tomic recovered to hold.
5.15amHowever, two strong serves and Tomic is level in an instant.
5.15amSuperb forehand down the line from Brands and he's up 30 in the game.
Tomic 6-7[4] 7-5 7-6[3] *1-1 BrandsNot quite as fast from Brands, but he too comfortably holds serve at the start of the set. Tomic wants to wrap this up in four and Brands needs to win this one so the next break is vital.
5.13amSET! Ram 5-7 Cilic
5.12amWozniacki already has a break of serve over Vekic. She leads 2-1 in the second on her serve.
Tomic 6-7[4] 7-5 7-6[3] 1-0* BrandsTomic blows through the first game of the set, taking it to love on his serve.
Tomic 6-7[4] 7-5 7-6[3] BrandsSET! After that point Tomic dominated the rest of the breaker and he moves into a two-set lead. Despite going all the way that set was only 36 minutes long.
5.04amIt's 3-3 in the breaker, with Brands getting on top of the point through some thumping forehands to both sides.
5.01amI don't think this one will last too much longer, so I'm going back to Rod Laver where Tomic and Brands are currently in a tie-break.
Wozniacki 6-1* VekicSET! Well, after the break back by Vekic it was looking like it could be close. But since then Wozniacki has dominated, despite being run close in this game, and takes the first set.
4.53amIf you don't pay attention to the change of ends you can lose which player is which. Both are wearing white and yellow, both have the same colour hair, sun visor and white shoes. There should be rules about this sort of thing.
Wozniacki *5-1 VekicBREAK! Alarmingly comfortable break for the Dane there and she now serves for the set.
Wozniacki 4-1* VekicFor a moment then I didn't think anyone wanted to hold their serve. However Woznacki has done just that and the Dane is heading towards the opening set here.
4.45amHi all, I'm back to see you through the rest of the day. Well, morning.
Wozniacki 3-1 VekicBREAK! Vekic is put right back in her place as Wozniacki breaks to love. The Dane is firmly back in the driving seat against the 16-year-old Aussie Open debutante.
4.42pmA quick update from Rod Laver and the third set between Tomic and Brands is still on serve, with the German currently 3-2 ahead.
Wozniacki 2-1 VekicBREAK! An instant reply from the youngster, we have a match on our hands here. Vekic takes advantage of a narrow serve to get her first game on the board.
4.38pmVekic shows fight at the baseline and has two break points of her own in the very next game.
Wozniacki 2-0 VekicBREAK! Vekic misses a routine volley and loses her first game on serve to fall 2-0 behind. Important for the youngster to try to gain a foothold in this match before it's too late.
4.33pmThe 10th seed comes from 0-40 down to hold her opening service game and quickly has her young opponent under pressure at 30-30.
4.31pmOver at the Hisense Arena an intriguing match has just got underway. 16-year-old Donna Vekic is up against Caroline Wozniacki as the London-based starlet continues her Grand Slam debut.
Tomic 6-7(4) 7-5SET! Tomic keeps his nerve to draw level at a set apiece.
4.28pmA good response from the 20-year-old to win three successive points and earn a chance to win the second set.
4.27pmTomic is serving for the second set but quickly falls 0-30 down, much to the frustration of a packed Rod Laver Arena.
Tomic 6-7(4) 6-5 BrandsBREAK! Tomic digs deep to launch a forehand winner down the line and earn a crucial break. In the punishing Melbourne heat it's vital for the Aussie that he doesn't go two sets down.
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