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Day two at the Australian Open saw the top seeds safely progress to the second round.
Andy Murray and Roger Federer both won in straight sets, while there were easy wins for Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka in the women's draw.
Laura Robson joins fellow Brit Heather Watson in the second round of the women's draw with a 6-2 6-3 win over Melanie Oudin.
Read how all the action unfolded below:
11.33amThat's it for Sports Mole's live coverage of the Australian Open this morning. Stick around for reports and reaction to all of the results from day two, and join us again from midnight for day three, with Novak Djokovic, Heather Watson and Maria Sharapova all scheduled to play. It should be another exciting day. Thanks for joining me.
11.30amThe other Brits in action today had mixed fortunes. Laura Robson looked impressive in her win over Melanie Oudin, but Jamie Ward was knocked out by Lukas Rosol.
11.29amWell, all of today's matches are now complete. It was a good day for the top seeds in both the women's and men's draws, with Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Serena Williams all recording easy victories
11.26amThe Australian showed great spirit during the second set, and maybe deserved to take the match to a third. But the 159 places between the women showed in the end.
11.24amIt's an easy win in the end for Wickmayer as the Belgian holds her serve to take a straight sets win over Gajdosova.
11.23amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Wickmayer 6-1 7-5 Gajdosova
Wickmayer 6-1 *6-5 GajdosovaGajdosova looked uncertain on serve in that game, bringing up a break point with a double fault, then slicing her forehand to the net. The 20th seed will now serve for the match.
Wickmayer 6-1 5-5* GajdosovaWickmayer holds to level the scores in the second set. Gajdosova had a set point, but the Belgian played some strong shots to keep the set alive.
11.16amGajdosova has a somewhat heated exchange with the umpire. The Australian wanted to challenge a call, but the umpire wouldn't allow it, as she had moved during the play. Gajdosova argued that she only moved so that she wasn't hit by the ball, but the umpire was not going to change her mind.
11.13amGajdosova, who became Australian in 2009 having previously represented Slovakia, has never won a match at the Australian Open. This is her eighth time in the main draw.
Wickmayer 6-1 *4-5 GajdosovaBREAK! Wickmayer gets the break back following a close game between the two players.
Wickmayer 6-1 3-5* GajdosovaBREAK! Gajdosova takes another break against the 20th seed in the women's draw after Wickmayer sends a forehand long. The Belgian challenges the call, but the ball was out, and the Australian will serve for the set.
11.03As the day two action draws to a close, there's just the one game still underway at the moment, so we'll join that. Yanina Wickmayer has a one set lead against Jarmila Gajdosova, and has come back from two breaks down in the second set to bring the score back on serve.
11pmAt times Monfils was outstanding, but he also made some basic errors, including far too many double faults.
10.59amDolgopolov saves his first match point against the Frenchman, before handing him a second chance just moments later, and Monfils takes it to book his place in the next round
10.58amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 6-3 6-3
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 6-3 5-3* DolgopolovBREAK! Monfils crumbles as he tries to serve out the match. Opening with a double fault, before Dolgopolov made some classy returns to get a triple break point. Monfils served another double fault to hand his opponent a break back.
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 6-3 *5-2 DolgopolovBREAK! Dolgopolov is moving fantastically but he can't match Monfils, who has found another gear in the last few minutes. Some fantastic returns from the Frenchman lead to the 18th seed putting the ball in the net on break point, and now Monfils will serve for the match.
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 6-3 4-2* DolgopolovMonfils' serve lets him down at the start of the game, but he finds his rhythm to hold the game. Dolpogolov, with a freshly taped knee, seems to be moving well despite his break for treatment.
10.46amDolgopolov is back and is going to continue. Fingers crossed he is able to finish the match.
10.45amOver on the Rod Laver Arena, Gajdosova has hit back in the second set, with a 2-0 lead of Wickmayer in the second set, to give the home crowd something to cheer about.
10.44amDolgopolov is off the court again for more treatment. It would be a shame if the Ukrainian wasn't able to continue, this has been a brilliant match so far.
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 6-3 *3-2 DolgopolovAll the momentum is with Monfils as he secures his third game in a row. Dolgopolov sent is first serve to the net at break point to allow the Frenchman to dictate the play, before he netted a forehand, giving Monfils the lead for the first time in this set.
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 6-3 2-2* DolgopolovMonfils levels the set, sending a fantastic forehand past the Ukrainian, who was at the net looking for a volley.
10.37amDolgopolov needed a short timeout after the last game while his trainer took a look at the strapping around his ankles. However, he's back now, and the match is going to resume.
10.36amIn the only other match still taking place today, the 20th seed in the women's draw Yanina Wickmayer is beating Australian Jarmila Gajdosova, having taken the first set 6-1
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 6-3 *1-2 DolgopolovBREAK BACK Monfils is right back in this set as mistakes from Dolgopolov allow him to break back straight away. The 18th seed struggled to find the baseline in the game, while Monfils returned brilliantly.
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 6-3 0-2* DolgopolovBREAK! Some messy shots from the Frenchman as Dolgopolov is the first to break in the fourth set.
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 6-3 *0-1 DolgopolovDolgopolov survives two break points to hold his opening service game. Two long rallies during that game allowed both players to show off their blistering pace.
10.25amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Garcia-Lopez 4-6 4-6 6-3 2-6 Ram
10.20amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Sela 6-3 1-6 5-7 3-6 Davydenko
10.19amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Tsurenko 7-5 6-3 7-5 Pavlyunchenkova
10.19amA few nervy moments for Monfils in that final game but ultimately he is too strong on serve for Dolgopolov, and the Frenchman is now just one set from the second round
10.18amSET! Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 6-3
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] *5-3 DolgopolovIt's an easy hold for Dolgopolov, and Monfils will now serve to take a 2-1 lead in the match.
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 5-2* DolgopolovMonfils secures the first hold of serve in six games, and must now be favourite to take the third set.
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] *4-2 DolgopolovBREAK! Dolgopolov finds himself a break point down yet again. After missing his first serve, he sends down a risky, fast second serve to help to the deuce. Monfils gains advantage before making a stunning backhand to the baseline while sliding. Brilliant stuff from the Frenchman!
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 3-2* DolgopolovBREAK BACK! Dolgopolov starts the game well, taking a 30-0 lead, before Monfils hits back. Monfils sends his forehand long at deuce then serves a double fault to hand Dolgopolov the break.
10.01amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Hampton 6-2 6-4 U. Radwanska
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] *3-1 DolgopolovBREAK! The Frenchman rises high in to the air to smash a volley past Dolgopolov, while the 18th seed skids out wide to make a brilliant cross-court backhand before finding the net while a break point down to hand Monfils the advantage again. This is thrilling stuff!
9.57amMonfils has only recently returned to regular tennis, having sustained a serious knee injury in May, after being hampered by a back injury in the early part of last year.
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 2-1* DolgopolovBREAK BACK Dolgopolov finds himself with the chance to break back and is gifted the game when Monfils misses his first serve, before putting a forehand in the net.
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] *2-0 DolgopolovBREAK! Monfils shows his athleticism, reaching high for a fantastic volley. Dolgopolov finds the net to hand his opponent two break points. Monfils gently brushes a short volley past the Ukrainian to secure the break.
Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] 1-0* DolgopolovIt's an easy start to the third set for the Frenchman. Monfils races to a 40-0 lead before a couple of brilliant returns from Dolgopolov gets him back in the game. Monfils finished the game with a superb backhand, and is looking comfortable so far.
9.45amMeanwhile, the home fans will be happy as Bernard Tomic is safely through to the second round in straight sets.
9.44amWow, that was a busy few minutes. Monfils is right back in this match with Dolgopolov. Two tie breaks in two sets suggest we might be in for another long one.
9.44amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Tomic 6-3 6-2 6-3
9.43amSET! Monfils [7]6-7 7-6[4] Dolgopolov
9.41amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Kilzan 3-6 6-3 3-6 4-6 Brands
9.40amWe now join the Margaret Court Arena where Gael Monfils is in a second-set tie break with Alexandr Dolgopolov. The Ukrainian already has a one-set lead.
9.37amThe Finn has done it! Nieminen holds his serve to take the fifth set and a thrilling match. Nieminen's nerve were challenged in that last game, with the umpire overruling a line call against him, while having to rely on his second serve.
9.34amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-8 Nieminen
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-7*BREAK! Haas finds himself 30-0 down, before making a point back, but then he serves a doubles fault to give Nieminen two break points. Another double fault hands the Finn the break. That could be costly.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 *6-6Nieminen shows some nerves with a double fault, before Haas gets the better of him in a 20-shot rally. Haas brings up a match point, but a superb backhand from Nieminen keeps him in the match. Haas hands Nieminen advantage after missing and easy backhand, before the Finn takes the game.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-5*Nieminen forces deuce with a deceptive forehand down the sideline. Haas takes advantage before Nieminen puts the ball wide with a pacy backhand.
9.18amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Lu 6-2 6-1 4-6 6-1 Ramirez Hidalgo
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 *5-5Nieminen is not distracted by Haas's lead, and uses his quick feet to make some brilliant strokes to take an easy hold.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 5-4*Haas puts his previous service game behind him to make some fabulous shots on his way to a -4 lead. A break now would be enough to see the German through.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 *4-4Nieminen, buoyed by the previous game, races to a 40-0 lead before taking an easy hold to level the fifth set.
9.07amSET! Tomic 6-3 6-2 Mayer
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 4-3*BREAK BACK! Nieminen makes up for his mistakes in the last game with some fantastic forehands from the back of the court, while Haas struggles to get his first serve in, handing the Finn an easy break to get the set back on serve. The German is livid with himself.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 *4-2BREAK! Haas takes a two game lead with a break in the sixth game of the set. Poor serving by the Finn made it easy for Haas in the end.
9.02amSET! Monfils [7]6-7 Dolgopolov
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 3-2*A strong start to the game saw Nieminen looking for the break, but Haas forced his way back in to the game. Both players are still looking strong.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 *2-2Another quick game, this time Nieminen stops Haas from securing a point against his serve.
8.56amAround the courts, Monfils and Dolgopolov are in a first-set tie breaker, while Tomic is a break up in his second set against Mayer.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 2-1*That's more like it! An easy hold for the German. Nieminen struggles to return Haas's strong serve, failing to get on the score board in the third game of the set.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 *1-1Nieminen falls foul of the net chord to take to the game to deuce, before his superior footwork gives him advantage. Haas fights back, but Nieminen strikes again, to take a difficult hold. To say that this is the fifth set, neither player seem in any hurry.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 1-0*Haas has a few teething problems on his first serve but manages to get the job done. Some poor returns from Nieminen allow Haas to go 40-15 up before the Finn sends his forehand a touch long, handing Haas the.
8.44amTowards the end of that last set, Nieminen seemed to have the measure of the German in the longer rallies, while Haas has more power to spare. This should be an interesting deciding set, and it could be a long one.
8.42amSET! Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 Nieminen The game heads to deuce after some scrappy play from both players, before Haas forces a break and set point, but Nieminen comes out top in a 19-stroke rally. The Finn sends the ball long to give Haas another chance, and this time he takes it, to also take the fourth set.
8.37amSET! Tomic 6-3 Mayer
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 5-4* NieminenA long rally early in the game gives Nieminen the advantage before Haas digs deep to take it to deuce. Nieminen had a chance to break, but Haas pulled out some fantastic shots to take the game.
8.32amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Simon 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-2
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 *4-4 NieminenA superb forehand from Haas just clipped the sideline at 15-15 to put Haas up, but Nieminen battles back, and completes the game with an ace.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 4-3* NieminenA close game sees Haas hold his serve, but only just. The German makes it hard for himself, unforced errors keeping Nieminen in the game. A challenge at break point went Haas's way, giving him the momentum to serve out the game.
8.24amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Montanes 5-7 2-6 1-6 Gasquet
8.23amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Dodig 7-5 4-6 6-3 6-3 Wu
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 *3-3 NieminenNieminen holds, we we're back on serve. In the end it was a fairly easy hold for Nieminen. A second serve won the game for the Finn, as Haas put too much power on a cross-court backhand, failing to find the sideline.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 3-2* NieminenBREAK! Nieminen strikes back. He's looked weary in the opening few games of this set, so won't be keen to let Haas force a fifth. Some superb returning has Haas on the back foot, and he's powerless to stop the Finn.
8.15amSET! Elsewhere, Gasquet has taken a two-sets lead against Montanes. He took the second set 6-2 and is already 3-0 up in the third. It could be an easy route to the second round for the Frenchman.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 *3-1 NieminenNieminen starts the game well, taking a 30-0 lead, before a lazy return allows Haas back in to the game. Nieminen digs deep to restore his two-point lead before smashing an ace past the German.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 3-0* NieminenAn easy hold from Haas, he is absolutely flying in this fourth set. The German raced to 40-0 up, his opponent struggling to cope with the power he puts on the ball. Nieminen would very quickly find himself in a deciding set.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 *2-0 NieminenBREAK! Haas gets a break point in Nieminen's opening service game of the set, the Finn responding with a superb ace. However, he misses his first serve and a safe second serve gives Haas an easy return and he takes a 2-0 lead in the set.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 1-0* NieminenA close opening game of the fourth set. Haas looks comfortable on serve but Nieminen makes some fantastic returns to keep himself in the game, losing out after taking it to deuce.
8.04amThanks Matt. Good morning all, it's Sian here taking you through the rest of day two's action. We'll be sticking with Haas vs. Nieminen for the time being, it's got all the hallmarks of a five-set thriller.
8amRight, that's all your getting from me. I'm handing over to Sian Cowper, who will see you through the remainder of the day's action. Over to you, sian.
7.59amSET! Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-6 Nieminen A superb backhand pass keeps Haas in the game, but Nieminen claims the second set with some solid baseline play and now leads 2-1.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-5* NieminenA bold serve by Haas pays off and he claims a second-serve ace. I can't say I've seen many of those. He's really scrapping here and finds the line with a forehand winner before wrapping the game up with a wide serve returned into the net.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 3-5* NieminenA bold serve by Haas pays off and he claims a second-serve ace. I can't say I've seen many of those. He's really scrapping here and finds the line with a forehand winner before wrapping the game up with a wide serve returned into the net.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 *2-5 NieminenHaas battling for the break here. A great winning forehand levels at 30-30 but he hits the net with a half-volley before firing a forehand wide. Nieminen just one game away from a 2-1 lead.
7.49amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Cilic 6-4 5-7 6-2 Matosevic
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 2-4* NieminenHaas works himself back into the game from 0-30 and an absolutely fantastic rally ends with Nieminen reading a Haas pass but the German volleying deep to win the point. On deuce Haas delivers a fantastic shot right into the corner and Nieminen matches it with a forehand down the line, but Haas just about sees it out.
7.42amNieminen pulls off a phenomenal rasping forehand to take the early initiative in this game.
7.42amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Rosol 7-6[5] 7-5 6-2 Baker
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 *1-4 NieminenNieminen wraps up a swift service game to love and he's now well in control of this contest.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 1-3* NieminenBREAK! Nieminen works a chance for a break, but Haas swats it away with a powerful serve and finish. The German then gets his own chance on advantage but Nieminen emphatically returns it to deuce with an early passing shot. A Haas drive volley goes long and he then slices wide to put Nieminen back in front.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 *1-2 NieminenNieminen finds his range with a couple of decent winners.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 1-1* NieminenSome superb powerful hitting from Haas is just too much for Nieminen on his serve and the opening two are wrapped up pretty quickly in this third set.
Haas [3]6-7 6-4 *0-1 NieminenNieminen wins his first game in six with a much stronger effort on serve.
7.21amSET! Haas [3]6-7 6-4 Nieminen From 4-1 down Haas takes the set 6-4! He finishes with an ace and this match has turned around completely.
Haas [3]6-7 *5-4 NieminenBREAK!... before an absolute stinker of a shot almost hits the backboard without bouncing! Terrible. Haas is closing in on the set now.
7.18amGood defence and advancement to the net from Nieminen saves the first...
7.17amA set of two halves, this. At 4-1 up Nieminen was cruising. Now he's missing everything as Haas now has three break points!
Haas [3]6-7 4-4* NieminenAce number nine for Haas keeps him on top of his next service game with a delightful lob bringing him just a point away from levelling the set. A smash on the half-volley does indeed make it 4-4.
Haas [3]6-7 *3-4 NieminenBREAK! Nieminen volleys into the net to give Haas two break points. This time he only needs one of them as the Finn backhands into the net. Suddenly Haas is on top.
7.09amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Del Potro 6-1 6-2 6-2 Mannarino Impressive start from the Argentine as he drops just five games on his way to that win.
Haas [3]6-7 2-4* NieminenHaas once again starting to impress on his serve, and now he must start to make a dent in Nieminen's.
7.05amSET! Rosol 7-6[5] 7-5 Baker
Haas [3]6-7 *1-4 NieminenHaas goes on the offensive to get himself in a good position at 30-15, but some good serve and volley play from Nieminen, followed by a good serve maintains his three-game cushion.
Haas [3]6-7 1-3* NieminenNieminen finding all the corners now as it really starts to come together, but Haas responds with some big serves to finally get himself on the board for the set.
Haas [3]6-7 *0-3 NieminenIt's all too easy now for Nieminen. He's racing away with this set and Haas must up his game very soon or it's going to get away from him.
Haas [3]6-7 0-2* NieminenBREAK! Haas looks to be cruising at 40-0 up but a couple of errors let Nieminen back in, before the Finn brings it back to deuce with a superb flicked forehand pass. Haas follows suit with a strike right down the line but Nieminen smells blood and ups his level to take a huge break.
Haas [3]6-7 *0-1 NieminenExcellent net play from Haas keeps him in contention in the game, but a fine cross-court winner followed by an ace right down the T wins Nieminen the opening game of the second set.
6.46amHaas has changed his shirt for the second set. Maybe brown will bring him more luck than white.
6.45amSET! Del Potro 6-1 6-2 Mannarino
6.44amSET! Haas [3]6-7 Nieminen Very strong play in the breaker gets the Finn the opening set.
TIE-BREAK:Haas 3-6* Nieminen
TIE-BREAK:Haas *2-6 Nieminen
TIE-BREAK:Haas *2-5 Nieminen
TIE-BREAK:Haas 2-4* Nieminen
TIE-BREAK:Haas 2-3* Nieminen
TIE-BREAK:Haas *2-2 Nieminen. A big ace for the American levels it.
TIE-BREAK:Haas *1-2 Nieminen
TIE-BREAK:Haas 0-2* Nieminen
Haas *6-6 NieminenThis time he holds with more ease, to 30, and we go to a tie-breaker in the first set.
Haas 6-5* NieminenHaas again with a strong service game. It doesn't look likely to let him down again and Nieminen serves to save the set once more.
6.34amIf you refresh the link to the Williams story will actually be working now...
Haas *5-5 NieminenMeanwhile, Nieminen just manages to hold after saving that set point.
6.32amSerena Williams reassures everyone that she will play on and is "fine" after a nasty fall during her 6-0 6-0 win earlier today. Further details here.
6.30amSuperb from Haas, going for the drop shot followed by the pass down the line. Set point...
6.26amNieminen fights back with a powerful forehand to force the error and level the game.
6.25amSuperb trademark Haas backhand down the line - it didn't look like there was a gap as Nieminen advanced. There could be a chance for a break here...
6.24amDel Potro is already 3-0 up in the second set. That one looks like it'll be over very quickly indeed.
Haas 5-4* NieminenGood serving once more from Haas as he plants a wide ace at 30-15 before wrapping up the game comfortably. Something has to give from one of these guys' serves, surely?
Haas *4-4 NieminenGood play from Nieminen. Firstly he catches Haas off guard with a bouncing slow serve before smashing a forehand winner right down the line. He's just about working his way on top of this.
Haas 4-3* NieminenNieminen finally gets something of a look-in at the Haas serve, but the American remains solid and we're still waiting for the first break here.
6.17amSET! Rosol 7-6[5] Baker. Unfortunate for Baker, who matched Rosol for the entire set before just being edged out in the tie-breaker.
Haas *3-3 NieminenIt's pretty much point-for-point on the Nieminen serve, before Haas completely skies a backhand and puts a drop shot into the net for Nieminen to level once more.
6.13amSET! Del Potro 6-1 Mannarino
6.12amSET! Cilic 6-4 Matosevic. The Croat gets the vital break and takes the opening set.
Haas 3-2* NieminenHaas's accuracy in the corners of the serve box is keeping Nieminen on the back foot, as the German-turned-American wraps up his third service game of this opening set.
Haas *2-2 NieminenThis one also continues to go with serve, although Haas's are slightly more comfortable than Nieminen's at the moment.
6.06amDel Potro has raced into a 4-0 lead already, while Baker - 196th in the world - is currently matching Rosol serve for serve.
Haas 2-1* NieminenHaas holds well, finishing off the game with a classic serve and volley perfectly fitting of a 34-year-old.
Haas *1-1 NieminenGood chance for Haas with an early break point but goes long when well-placed in the rally. Nieminen holds well after being 15-40 down in the game.
Haas 1-0* NieminenTwo double faults and three aces from Haas's first service game.
5.52amDel Potro and Mannarino have also started their match.
5.51amGerman veteran Tommy Haas is warming up on court number three. The 19th seed faces a tricky opener and is up against Jarkko Nieminen, who is now 70th in the world.
Matosevic 4-3* CilicThe world number 47 is giving as good as he is getting thus far against Cilic. A superb passing shot as Cilic comes to the net moves him to 40-0 and he sees it out.
5.44amJuan Martin del Potro I believe is due at the Rod Laver Arena soon. The Argentinian sixth-seed is up against Adrian Mannarino of France.
5.41amMarin Cilic, the 12th-seeded Croat, is also in action at the Margaret Court Arena. He's up against Aussie Marinko Matosevic, who is being backed as you might expect. Matosevic leads 3-2 with the set going with serve so far.
5.36amBRIT WATCH! From one Brit to another. Jamie Baker is underway in his match against Lukas Rosol.
5.34amIt's Kvitova up next for Robson, which will be a huge test.
5.34amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Tsonga 6-4 7-5 6-2 Llodra
5.33amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Robson 6-2 6-3 Oudin An equally strong showing in the second set from Laura and she's safely through to the second round.
5.31amFederer explains the decision not to play any warm-up games in the build-up to this tournament as wanting to spend more time with his family. The man is class on and off the court and deserves to win everything going as many times as he wants.
5.26amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Federer 6-2 6-4 6-1 Paire Paire celebrates a correct challenge, but he's again outclassed and Federer wraps up a comfortable win.
5.24amBizarre from Paire now who doesn't care any more! He hits the net with a shot between his legs when it wasn't needed. Funny, to be honest. He knows he's a beaten man so is having some fun.
Paire 2-6 4-6 *1-5 FedererAbsolutely incredible from Federer to save an unlikely break point with that super flowing cross-court forehand. A couple of points later and he wraps up the game.
5.19amPaire celebrating every winner now. To be fair to him that one was an absolute pearler of a backhand down the line.
Paire 2-6 4-6 1-4* FedererThe backhands from Federer are fair racing towards Paire now. It really is poetry to watch. Despite that, Paire does well to take his first game of the set.
Paire 2-6 4-6 *0-4 FedererThere's little resistance now on the Federer serve, but the Swiss had to be alert at the net after Paire reached what looked a certain winner.
Paire 2-6 4-6 0-3* FedererA poor attempt at a drop shot from the baseline from Paire sees Federer give it the forehand treatment it deserves. Paire responds with a smash on the half-volley before reverting to a drop shot and this time hitting the net. Federer wins the point with a fantastic return right at the feet of the advancing Frenchman.
Paire 2-6 4-6 *0-2 FedererSatellite accurate serving from Federer who takes less than two minutes to wrap up his service game. This won't take long now.
Paire 2-6 4-6 0-1* FedererBREAK! Ominous now for Paire as Federer breaks at the third time of asking in the game. The second was saved with a fantastic serve out wide, but the work was undone with yet another double fault.
5.04amSET! Federer 6-2 6-4 Paire A straightforward service game for Federer, who only needs one of the two set points. Not classic Federer by any means, but I don't think he's sweating yet.
5.01amIt's looking good for Tsonga, who again broke late in the set. He's always very hard to break so you'd have to fancy Jo-Wilfried from there.
5amSET! Tsonga 6-4 7-5 Llodra
Paire 2-6 4-5* FedererPaire smashes a backhand into the net on game point before yet another double fault gives Federer a set point. Paire saves it and just about takes the game to force the Swiss to serve for the set.
Paire 2-6 *3-5 FedererWonderful from Federer. He sends Paire all around the court chasing a ball he was never likely to win before finishing off with a backhand volley.
Paire 2-6 3-4* FedererTwo successive double faults set up a Federer break point but Paire does well to force the Swiss wide to save it. He then does well to recover and take the game.
4.52amSET! Robson 6-2 Oudin. The Melbourne-born Brit comfortably navigates the opening set.
4.49amReally good point there. Federer turns a pass into a drop shot, which is somehow met by Paire but his lob is just too long.
Paire 2-6 *2-4 FedererHe's so dominant on his serve Federer. I just cannot see how Paire can get back in this without having even a glimpse of a look at the Swiss's serve.
4.46amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Kohlschreiber 6-2 6-3 6-4 Darcis
Paire 2-6 2-3* FedererPaire stands up to Federer in a rally and is rewarded with a closely fought service game win. He's pleased with that one and shouts something in French. It wasn't "oui" so I'm none the wiser.
Paire 2-6 *1-3 FedererIt's looking very comfortable now for Federer as he swiftly wraps up another service game to love.
4.39amRobson is 4-1 up on serve in the opening set against Oudin. A very strong start indeed for the Briton.
Paire 2-6 1-2* FedererBREAK! A double fault and a poor forehand from Paire combine to give Federer two break points. A superb backhand down the line forces Federer into an error on the first one but there's no stopping a fericious passing backhand from the Swiss as Paire came to the net.
Paire 2-6 *1-1 FedererSuperb forehand down the line gets Paire back in the game at 40-15 and he works it back to deuce. Both men make mistakes and Federer edges a very low-quality game - aside from a glorious inside-out forehand to glance it past Paire to win it.
Paire 2-6 1-0* FedererFederer goes millimetres wide with a passing backhand but it's a comfortable opener in the second set for the Frenchman.
4.30amPaire starts the next set with two aces. Can't ask for more!
4.27amFederer needs just one of the two set point he worked as he takes the opener in just 25 minutes. Just the start he wanted.
4.27amSET! Federer 6-2 Paire
Paire 2-5* FedererBREAK! Federer takes it to deuce and whips a fantastic backhand pass that does Paire for pace. Paire then hits a poor shot into the net and it's a second break for the Swiss.
Paire *2-4 FedererFederer breezes through another service game at a trot.
4.18amThe court seems to be a couple of inches longer and wider for the Swiss as he twice finds the very edge of the line.
Paire 2-3* FedererPaire holds reasonably comfortably, but he's a break behind and will have to try to make inroads into the always solid Federer serve.
4.16amI'm now switching my focus to Federer vs. Paire. He's always wonderful to watch, so let's get to it. We pick it up at 3-1 to Federer on Paire's serve.
4.14amSET! Tsonga 6-4 Llodra Tsonga gets it in a closely contested service game and just the one break was needed in the opener.
4.11amBRIT WATCH! Laura Robson is out a little earlier than expected. She's up against American Melanie Oudin.
Tsonga *5-4 LlodraBREAK! The first blood goes to Tsonga, who breaks in a close one and now will serve for the opening set.
4.09amFederer, by the way, is up against another Frenchman, Benoit Paire. He's now 2-0 up after coming back from 40-15.
Tsonga 4-4* LlodraTsonga's turn to hold comfortably and there's nothing between these two at the moment.
4.06amFederer has started his campaign out on Rod Laver, but I'm going to stick with this French battle until at least the conclusion of the set. The Swiss is one game up early in the first.
4.04amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Kvitova 6-4 2-6 6-2 Schiavone
Tsonga *3-4 LlodraLlodra wins comprehensively to love.
Tsonga 3-3* LlodraTsonga comes to the net at 15-30 and is tall enough to reach Llodra's lob to smash. He follows with a magnificent backhand passing shot with the ball on the rise and equals it the very next point. Sublime.
3.59amTsonga is poor with his challenges so far. He's lost two of the three to wide ones and has just the one remaining in the set.
3.58amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Raonic 3-6 6-1 6-2 7-6[0] Hajek
Tsonga *2-3 LlodraAfter that point Llodra serves and volleys his way to a comfortable hold.
3.55amDelicious point there. Llodra thinks he's won it with a neat drop shot but Tsonga reaches it to clip the baseline. This will be a great battle of technique vs. power.
Tsonga 2-2* LlodraTsonga, kitted out with a yellow sweatband, dishes up his first ace for 40-15 then follows it up immediately with a double fault. The best and worst of Tsonga all at once there. Tsonga wins the game with a crushing forehand after setting it up with a booming serve.
3.50amThe world number eight reached his only Grand Slam final here at Melbourne Park in 2008. So far the Hisense Arena has seen this one go with serve and Llodra leads 2-1.
3.46amNext up we'll go to crowd favourite wherever he goes, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. He's up against fellow Frenchman Michael Llodra.
3.45amThat was perhaps not textbook Azarenka, but no top seed will complain about a straight-sets opening round win.
3.43amA lesser man would be offended by that.. thanks Michael. Shreddies, for those interested.
3.42amRight, with that I shall hand you back over to Matt. Thanks for staying with me while he was stuffing his face. Matt...
3.41amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Azarenka 6-1 6-4 Niculescu The defending champion is safely through, despite being made to work for it in the second set.
3.40amVika turns on the style now, volleying crisply at the net before setting up match point with more powerful ground strokes.
3.38amAnother fantastic rally! This time Niculescu comes out on top after 22 punishing shots. Azarenka goes long once again and there's some work left for her to do here...
3.37amAzarenka's power rivals that of Serena at times. The ball is rasping onto Niculescu's racquet, but she deals with the tirade well to level the game at 15-15.
Azarenka 6-1 *5-4 NiculescuBREAK! But she can't save the other, as Azarenka once again goes after Niculescu's weak second serve. Azarenka took control of the point and will now serve for the match.
3.32amAn ace saves on...
3.32amTWO BREAK POINTS FOR AZARENKA
3.31amAzarenka is certainly dominating once the rallies get over a couple of shots. Her power is too much for Niculescu, whose game is more about finesse. The Romanian is also struggling with her second serve.
Azarenka 6-1 4-4* NiculescuComfortable hold to love for Azarenka. A big serve followed by a big forehand seals the deal.
Azarenka 6-1 *3-4 NiculescuNiculescu holds, although Azarenka is looking the stronger of the two. In saying that, the Romanian did show lovely touch with a forehand volley. An ace down the T wrapped up the game.
3.22amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Williams 6-0 6-0 Gallovits-Hall Well the American's injury does not seem to have affected her, as she double bagels the Romanian to seal her place in the second round.
Azarenka 6-1 3-3* NiculescuFrightening hitting from Azarenka! She holds to draw level in the second set.
3.19amAzarenka comes alive just when it matters, giving Niculescu the run around court. All the Romanian can do is lob a defensive backhand high into the sky, but Azarenka smashes it away to get the advantage.
3.17amDeuce Niculescu is more than holding her own in this set. All credit to her for making a match of this.
3.16amSuperb rally! Niculescu was inviting Azarenka to attack with a few delightfully sliced forehands deep to the baseline. However, the Belorussian can't work the angles effectively and Niulescu comes into the net forcing Azarenka to go for the line... and it's wide. She's powers back though and is now 40-15 up.
Azarenka 6-1 *2-3 NiculescuBREAK! Azarenka breaks back and we're on serve again in this second set.
3.11amDeuce Azarenka punished the second serve of Niculescu with a hard backhand return, but clipped the net chord as she stooped low for a sliced approach shot. Unlike her...
3.10amDouble fault sets up break point for Azarenka...
3.09amDeuce
3.07amGood morning folks. While Matt has something to eat and a lot of caffeine, I'll jump right back into this Azarenka vs. Niculescu tussle, with the Belorussian 15-30 up.
3.05amRight folks, I'm off for a break. Enjoy the company of Michael Penkman who will see you through the next half-hour.
Azarenka 6-1 1-3* NiculescuA huge hold from Azarenka! The Belarusian starts with a double fault before Niculescu pulls of a treat of a lob on the backhand. A shot into the net by Azarenka gives two break points, but she saves the point with a superb rally of aggressive hitting. Another absolutely cracking rally sees Niculescu almost pull off an unbelievable drop shot winner, but Azarenka reaches it to bring up deuce and she makes no mistake from there.
Azarenka 6-1 *0-3 NiculescuAt 40-15 Niculescu again finds the net in what has to be an unforced error, but wins it with a superb push to the corner and she's flying!
2.56amNiculescu appears to be mocking the Azarenka grunt here. She's making a noise a good second or two after every other shots and Azarenka doesn't look pleased! A really good rally ends with Azarenka pulling back to 15-30
Azarenka 6-1 0-2* NiculescuBREAK! An unlikely break for the Romanian as Azarenka capitulated. It still needed a clinical touch from Niculescu, however, and she goes two up in the second.
2.53amThe medical team are strapping Serena's ankle to the point of zero flexibility. It doesn't look good for the American after going 4-0 up.
Azarenka 6-1 *0-1 NiculescuA good response to losing that first set from the Romanian. She wins her opening service game after forcing Azarenka wide with her return.
2.48amWilliams has had a fall over on Hisense. The overwhelming favourite has the medical team on to help, but it's a potentially huge moment in the ladies' draw.
2.46amSET! Schiavone 4-6 Kvitova
2.44amSET! Azarenka 6-1 Niculescu She tries again but this time puts it wide to give Azarenka two set points. She needs just one as she lifts a delightful lob right on the baseline to wrap up the set in just 31 minutes.
2.42amAgain a marvellous backhand down the line - which looks to be her best shot today - shows some fight from the Romanian.
Azarenka *5-1 NiculescuBREAK! She responds with an excellent forehand winner, but that was at 0-40. The damage had already been done and it is compounded with another poor shot into the net.
2.40amA golf shot from Niculescu as she lobs a shot way over Azarenka's head.
2.38amAs they sit for a break, a quick look at the Hisense Arena - Serena Williams has started well, taking the first three games against another Romanian, Edina Gallovits-Hall.
Azarenka 4-1* NiculescuBREAK! As I say that, she responds with a fantastic piece of net play, first pulling Azarenka in with the drop shot before hitting the volley to the other side.
Azarenka *4-0 NiculescuI have to say the Romanian doesn't look much good. Azarenka is playing well, mind, but I reckon this one could be over very quickly. That's not very profound, I know, as she's 4-0 up in the first.
Azarenka 3-0* NiculescuNiculescu fights her way back into this game but then an even worse effort at a drop shot this time bounces before the net! I'd stop trying that if I were her, as Azarenka slams a simple half-volley into the net. She gives away a break point but Niculescu plops another one into the net. The Belarusian survives the scare and goes into a three-game lead.
2.21amThe ball boys and girls are being told by Azarenka to give them to her right side only. I reckon the Wimbledon ones would have known that! Nothing quite like the ball gatherers at the All England club.
Azarenka *2-0 NiculescuA series of powerful forehands from the world number one eventually take their toll on the Romanian, who struggles with serve and loses it to love after an apology for a drop shot ends with Azarenka wrong-footing her for the winner.
Azarenka 1-0* NiculescuA good start from Azarenka as she wins her opening service game without much trouble.
2.15amI have to admit, her grunts do annoy me. Especially when some shots don't even require that much of an effort, such as drop shots. However, I can look past that as she is a fine player.
2.13amLast year's win here is the 23-year-old Belarusian's only Slam to date and she also reached the final of the US Open in 2012.
2.12amShe is up against Romanian Monica Niculescu and they are just about done with the warm-up.
2.09amIn fact, Victoria Azarenka is about to get underway at the Rod Laver Arena. Let's look at the defending champion instead, it's only fair.
2.08amSchiavone vs. Kvitova is the next game I'll be loooking at. There's already a very long opening game.
2.02amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Wozniacki 2-6 6-3 6-3 Lisicki From 3-1 down in that third Wozniacki scrapes through a very tough opening game to make the second round.
1.55amNow a quick word on his coach Ivan Lendl: "Ivan works me very hard. We've had a very good relationship so far; he doesn't lie to you and tells you how it is."
1.54am"It's a good start and nice to win in straight sets." Murray is speaking to Eurosport.
1.53amMurray managed another break to wrap up the win. He wasn't at his best but he was more than good enough and it's a good start on which to build.
1.52amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Haase 3-6 1-6 3-6 Murray
Haase 3-6 1-6 *3-5 MurrayA good response from Murray who takes a comfortable service game. Just one more game needed now for the Brit, Haase is serving to stay in the match.
Haase 3-6 1-6 3-4* MurrayLate rally from Haase. He's powering forehands past Murray now and wraps up a service game to love to move just one behind.
1.43amWozniacki is in trouble now. She's 3-1 down to Lisicki in the decider, with the German on serve.
Haase 3-6 1-6 *2-4 MurrayBREAK! However, there's no need as it turns out. Murray blows a 30-0 lead and Haase gets a break back.
1.42amHe's beating himself up out there Haase. Literally - he was just using his own head as a tennis ball and giving it quite a pummeling.
Haase 3-6 1-6 1-4* MurrayBREAK! Despite a streaky clip off the top of the net for Haase, Murray wraps up another comfortable game and the double break. He finishes well with a passing shot right at the feet of the Dutchman.
Haase 3-6 1-6 *1-3 MurrayMurray responds with a comprehensive service game to love, coming to the net on the last point to open up the court with a volley. Simple.
1.34amSET! Wozniacki 2-6 6-3 Lisicki. The Dane did indeed take that second set and we're into a decider over on Hisense Arena.
Haase 3-6 1-6 1-2* MurrayHaase stops the rot with an excellent service game to love, serving and volleying and acing his way to only his fifth game so far.
Haase 3-6 1-6 *0-2 MurrayHe was taken to deuce after a double fault, but Murray does hold serve and that's game number seven on the bounce.
1.28amSET! Sousa 6-4 6-1 Smith. It looks as though Joao Sousa will be Murray's next opponent. The world number 100 is also two sets up.
Haase 3-6 1-6 0-1* MurrayBREAK! Murray breaks to love at the start of the third with a backhand down the line and the fight looks to have gone from Haase.
1.23amSET! Haase 3-6 1-6 Murray Back on Rod Laver, Murray has comfortably taken the second set and this one should be over before 2am.
1.22amGAME, SET AND MATCH! Petrova 2-6 0-6 Date-Krumm Twelfth seed Nadia Petrova is knocked out by 42-year-old Kimiko Date-Krumm, who is 100th in the world!
Haase 3-6 1-5* MurrayBREAK! Murray responds really well to set up a break point, but a good Haase serve is returned wide for deuce. Murray comes to the net; initially his volley is poor but gets a second chance on the backhand which is dispatched with ease. That's his fifth break of the match and he'll serve for the second set.
1.15amExcellent aggression from Haase who sets up a simple volley with a strong forehand drive. He's up 30-15.
Haase 3-6 *1-4 MurrayMurray wraps up a comfortable service game to 15 and is completely in control of this second set. This one's only going one way.
Haase 3-6 1-3* MurrayBREAK! Haase saves the first with a quite brilliant lob from the baseline, but misses a volley into the net to give Murray the first break of the set.
1.08amBack on court, Murray has chosen to attack Haase's serve and is currently 0-40 up.. Three break points.
1.07amSome sad news regarding ATP chairman Brad Drewett. He's stepping down from his role after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Full story from Michael Penkman here.
Haase 3-6 *1-2 MurrayMurray now striking from deep, playing more defensively. Haase is trying to take the initiative but the Scot is one of the very best at this kind of tennis and he wins the game with a wide shot from Haase.
Haase 3-6 1-1* MurrayAnother simple service game, this time for the man from the Netherlands. Going with serve at the start of the second.
1amMurray sets up a point, winds up his forehand but skies it off the frame of his racket!
Haase 3-6 *0-1 MurrayMurray opens the second set with a service game to love, just as Haase did in the first.
12.58amThat first set seems to have woken up Wozniacki. She's responded to losing it by storming into a 3-0 lead in the second.
12.56amSET! Haase 3-6 Murray Fantastic volley from Murray right into the corner to turn around a point he was second favourite for. After that it was plain sailing and the previous break matters little. Good first set from Murray.
Haase *3-5 MurrayBREAK! Haase finally does get one of the breaks back. He only needed one in that game though as opposed to his five attempts last time. Game on!
12.49amIt looked tough on paper for the 10th seed and the first set has proven just that. Sabine Lisicki has never been past the first round here but she's made a great start.
12.47amSET! Wozniacki 2-6 Lisicki
Haase 2-5* MurrayGood tennis from both players but Haase just edges it to ensure Murray has to serve out the set.
Haase *1-5 MurrayMurray gets to a Haase drop shot with seconds to spare but somehow just plops it into the net. He then goes long to give Haase two break points. The Dutchman goes long with the first and a swerving ace brings deuce. Haase notches another three points before the Scot finally takes the game on his first advantage following another great rally.
12.40amMurray has now saved five break points in this game.
12.35amTWO BREAK POINTS!
Haase 1-4* MurrayBREAK! Murray now attacking the serve and controlling the play from the baseline. Superb backhand passing shot from the Scot lands right at the feet of Haase for two break points. He saves one with an ace before putting a backhand into the net only half way up. Commanding start from Murray.
Haase *1-3 MurrayMurray wraps up his next service game without issue and the break is consolidated.
12.26amAlready the class is showing through here. Haase has some great shots but the Brit is equal to it all at this point. He'll only get better, too.
Haase 1-2* MurrayBREAK! Great athleticism from Haase to reach a drop shot and clip down the line. Murray gets it back but it's an easy volley from the Dutchman. Then a tremendous rally ends after Haase goes long going for the winner down the line. You'd have to fancy Murray if the pair keep getting into rallies but Haase displays a splendid cross-court drop shot to save the first of two break points. He then volleys long with a poor shot and Murray gets the early break.
Haase *1-1 MurrayNot immediately fluent from Murray, but he starts to open up the court with some accurate deep shots. Haase wins a long rally, showing class from the baseline before Murray closes out his first service game with a good serve down the T that Haase can only return into the net.
Haase 1-0* MurrayThe two 6'3" guys start with baseline tennis, before Haase moves to the net for a neat serve and volley. In no time at all Haase takes the opener to love.
12.14amThey're ready, and Haase will serve.
12.13amPractice is almost over, Murray is about to get his tournament underway in 29 degree Melbourne heat. Meanwhile, in England, it's absolutely freezing!
12.10amA note on the Hisense Arena - Caroline Wozniacki kicks off proceedings there against Sabine Lisicki at the same time as this match. A good opening-round contest that.
12.08amThat said, it would be an immense shock if he were to knock out Murray. Murray will have to be alert but will hope to not have to reach top gear today.
12.06amHis 25-year-old opponent is no pushover. He's currently 50th in the world, has been as high as 33 and made the third round here in 2011.
12.04amMurray is up first on Rod Laver against Haase. It was quite a year for the Scot, finally managing his maiden Grand Slam win at the US Open a couple of months after winning gold at the London Olympics.
12.02amMorning everyone. We're back and round one continues today after some great action yesterday. It's early, or late, but we'll have full coverage of the action and key games throughout the night and morning.
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